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Hospice leader in Canada promotes anti-euthanasia film: ‘My life’s work’
The president of Delta Hospice Society is promoting a new film to raise awareness of the “predatory doctor-assisted suicide regime”... Read more
Canadian judge grants 27-year-old autistic woman’s request for assisted suicide
The woman’s father argued against the decision, saying that his daughter “is generally healthy.” Read more
Activists prepare to sue Canadian Catholic hospital over assisted suicide refusal
Assisted suicide activisits say the lawsuit against St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver “would pave the way for the secularization of... Read more
Euthanasia for Canada’s mentally ill still on the table despite ‘pause’ on implementation
The Canadian government has paused implementing medical assistance in dying (MAID). But the pause does not mean a permanent halt... Read more
Canada postpones assisted suicide for mentally ill: Country ‘not ready’ for it
Canadians suffering from mental illnesses were expected to be able to apply for assisted suicide by mid-March 2024. Read more
Assisted suicide will bring about ‘reduction in health care spending,’ report claims
The implementation of assisted suicide will “save” the Canadian health care system between $34.7 and $136.8 million, a new report... Read more
Critics: Death stats in Canada, some U.S. states hide euthanasia, assisted suicide numbers
Euthanasia and assisted suicide do not appear in the top 10 list of causes of death in Canada despite comprising... Read more
Fighting euthanasia in Canada: Amanda Achtman is a millennial on a mission
Achtman, who has launched the Dying to Meet You project, says “it’s not so much that we have a culture... Read more
Survey in Canada: Religious hospitals should not be forced to provide MAiD
A recent survey showed that the majority of people in British Columbia support the right of religiously affiliated health care... Read more
Canada health authority criticized for offering medical assistance in dying to pensioners
A recent presentation by a regional MAiD leader to retired municipal employees featured eligibility criteria and the process for accessing... Read more
Canadian bishops to meet Monday to discuss euthanasia, protection of minors
The 2023 Plenary Assembly of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) will take place Sept. 25–28 just outside of... Read more
Catholic hospital under fire for naming euthanasia provider as palliative care director
Dr. Danielle Kain is a palliative care specialist who is both a staunch proponent and practitioner of euthanasia. Read more
