Euthanasia

MAID decision 'blatant devaluing of persons with disabilities,' says activist

Gina Christian · March 27, 2024

A decision by a judge in Calgary, Alberta, in favor of a young woman seeking medically assisted suicide over her father's objections amounts to "the blatant devaluing of persons with disabilities," a Canadian activist told OSV News.

Conscience rights’ battle rages in Nova Scotia

Luke Mandato · March 21, 2024

Christian physicians in Nova Scotia have taken up the fight against the province’s College of Physicians and Surgeons over a policy that would force physicians to refer patients for euthanasia, abortion and transgender services.

Senate pushes MAiD for mentally ill three years down the road

Quinton Amundson · March 1, 2024

Medical assistance in dying (MAiD) access for individuals solely living with a mental illness is officially delayed until March 17, 2027, as the Senate of Canada passed Bill C-62 at third reading Feb. 29.

More supports, less death, say MAiD opponents at Parliament Hill rally

Susan Korah · February 27, 2024

Speakers at a rally on Parliament Hill demanded the federal government provide more life-saving supports for those deeply suffering from mental illness rather than giving them access to medical assistance in dying (MAiD).

Too far down Slippery Slope Say MAiD Expansion Opponents

Susan Korah · February 21, 2024

Canada is already too far down the slippery slope with regard to medically assisted dying, and should aim for “living with dignity” as opposed to “dying with dignity” say proponents of more compassionate alternatives for the mentally ill and other vulnerable populations.

Vote to put brakes on expanded MAiD expected this week

Quinton Amundson · February 13, 2024

The federal government established a pathway for Bill C-62 — the legislation that, if passed by Parliament before March 17, will halt the expansion of Canada’s euthanasia regime for at least two years — to likely progress through the House of Commons before the end of Feb. 15.

Montreal Archdiocese suing Quebec over MAiD forced upon hospice

Anna Farrow · February 6, 2024

In what could prove to be a landmark case for religious and conscience rights in Canada, Montreal’s Archbishop Christian Lépine has taken on the Attorney General of Quebec.