We’re excited to share that today marks the official launch of AboutGrief.ca | LeDeuil.ca — Canada’s new national grief portal. Led by the Canadian Grief Alliance (founded and administered by Canadian Virtual Hospice), this bilingual platform is accompanied by the release of The Next Steps Action Plan: A Strategic Approach to Grief Literacy and Grief Support in Canada, developed with support from Health Canada.

AboutGrief.ca | LeDeuil.ca: A Central Resource for Grief in Canada

This mirrored bilingual website supports Canadians experiencing all forms of loss — both death and non-death related. Key features include:

• 33 original articles developed with grief experts and individuals with lived experience
• Curated databases of over:
• • 400 resources across multiple formats
  • 400 grief programs and services across local, regional, and national levels
  • 100+ innovations and research initiatives
• Grief Assistant: A safe and structured AI chatbot that guides users to tailored resources
• Video gallery with over 1,000 searchable clips of lived experiences and expert guidance
• Windmail: A secure feature allowing users to send private messages to those they miss

The Next Steps Action Plan (NSAP)

In response to Health Canada’s request for a national grief strategy, the NSAP offers five key recommendations for improving grief literacy and support across Canada.

Why it matters:

• Canada currently lacks a cohesive grief support system
• Post-COVID, grief is more widespread and complex
• Many Canadians cannot access the help they need, leading to downstream impacts on mental health and community well-being

The NSAP is built on:

• Insights from 300+ informants, 44 organizations, and 55 focus groups
• Over 4,000 survey responses — 500+ of whom formed the “Great Big Grief Focus Group”
• 4,500+ hours of volunteer support
• Guidance from a National Consultation Committee of 33 members

This is a much-needed and highly anticipated resource for grief practitioners, community members, and policy makers alike.

How You Can Engage

• Visit AboutGrief.ca | LeDeuil.ca and explore the tools and resources
• Read the NSAP (available in English and French)
• Share the site with your staff, clients, residents, and networks
• Amplify the launch on your social media platforms
• Request content for newsletters or communications — we’re happy to support

We are grateful to Health Canada and the many individuals and communities who made this possible. This is a big step forward in supporting grief across Canada.