Too many Canadian kids who need palliative care don’t get it, or only get it only within the last weeks or days of life.

Acknowledgements
The author wishes to thank Joanna DeJong VanHof for her helpful contributions and edits to prepare this paper for publication.

Key Points
Pediatric palliative care (PPC) is an approach to caring for children facing life-limiting or life-threatening illnesses or conditions, and their families, in a holistic way. This includes managing physical symptoms; supporting psychosocial, spiritual, and emotional needs; and assisting in grief and bereavement.