Euthanasia

Quick debate on C-41, opposition mounts

Advance MAiD request draws fire

Quinton Amundson · November 3, 2026

The clock is ticking on newly tabled Bill C-41, the MAiD Safeguards Act, with debate taking place in Parliament just days after the legislation to pause euthanasia access for individuals solely experiencing mental illness and decriminalize advance directives was introduced.

Liberals table legislation amending euthanasia regime

Quinton Amundson · October 27, 2026

The federal government tabled legislation that, if passed, would halt the scheduled March 17, 2027 expansion of euthanasia access to an individual solely experiencing a mental illness, and decriminalize advance requests for medical assistance in dying.

Editorial

MAiD’s losing bet

October 22, 2026

It might not yet be the Dawning of the Age of Aquarius but at least one hopeful light is shining in the effort to illuminate the reality of medically assisted death.

‘What are you going to do now?’ MAiD opponent asks former Quebec premier

‘I’m not sure that I would have again voted for that law’

Paul Schratz · October 17, 2026

Former Quebec premier Philippe Couillard’s reservations about the expansion of medical assistance in dying are drawing international attention, with a longtime opponent calling on him to do something about the legislation he helped enact.

Government to indefinitely pause euthanasia for mental illness alone

Quinton Amundson · October 7, 2026

The Government of Canada is heeding the unanimous recommendation of a joint parliamentary committee to indefinitely pause access to medical assistance in dying (MAiD) from broadening to individuals solely living with a mental illness.

De Veber book counters thoughts turning to MAiD

Leading with compassion

Luke Mandato · October 7, 2026

The deVeber Institute for Bioethics and Social Research is filling a growing need for conversations with loved ones around MAiD (medical assistance in dying) where statistics and expert arguments are no longer most critical.

Liberals raise objections to Bill C-218

Quinton Amundson · September 23, 2026

Liberal MP Kevin Lamouroux voiced opposition on Sept. 23 to Conservative MP Tamara Jansen’s private member’s bill that would permanently halt the scheduled March 17, 2027, expansion of euthanasia to individuals solely experiencing a mental illness.

Life advocates welcome defeat of assisted suicide bill in England and Wales

‘A remarkable victory’

Simon Caldwell · September 14, 2026

The Catholic Church in England and Wales has welcomed the defeat of a bill to legalize assisted suicide.

MAiD for mental illness up for quick debate

Quinton Amundson · September 14, 2026

The Help Not Harm Act is slated for a second hour of debate Sept. 23, the third day of the fall parliamentary session. And if current scheduling remains intact, Bill C-218 will undergo its pivotal second reading vote in the House of Commons Oct. 7.

MAiD for mental illness still not registering with Canadians, MP Jansen says

Quinton Amundson · August 24, 2026

Conservative MP Tamara Jansen has learned that many Canadians remain unaware of the scheduled March 17, 2027, expansion of euthanasia access to individuals solely experiencing mental illness and a joint parliamentary committee’s recommendation to hit pause indefinitely.