The Montreal International Congress on Palliative Care (MIPCC) is the longest running congress for this field. Founded in 1976 by Dr. Balfour Mount and his colleagues, it is now organized and hosted biennially by Palliative Care McGill. Over 1,500 delegates from more than 65 countries participate in making this one of the most interdisciplinary palliative care congresses. Every other year, physicians, researchers, nurses, psychologists, social workers, pharmacists, music therapists, art therapists, physical therapists, spiritual care workers, volunteers and many others gather from around the globe to learn from and with each other for the betterment of palliative care. Please join us in celebrating and enriching palliative care around the world.
 

The Kappy Lectures 2026

An Evening with Martha Wainwright

Date: October 6, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: Pollack Concert Hall, Schulich School of Music, 555 Sherbrooke St. W, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1E3

The McGill Council on Palliative Care is proud to present The Kappy Lectures 2026: An Evening with Martha Wainwright, in collaboration with the 50th Montreal International Palliative Care Congress and the Schulich School of Music. Join us for an evening of song and stories with Martha Wainwright, followed by a conversation with Schulich professor Dr. Andrea Creech. Make sure you reserve your ticket!

Read our exclusive interview with Martha Wainwright here.

Read our exclusive interview with Dr. Andrea Creech here.

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