Two B.C. women and the civil liberties group are challenging the constitutionality of the legislation, which they say is more restrictive than the system of assisted dying envisioned by the Supreme Court. Continue reading
The review also found there is work being done on improving documentation as 40 per cent of case files were missing forms. Continue reading
In a statement from her husband Lenard, he says she died with medical assistance on Aug. 31. Continue reading
I have no doubt that the doctors in question truly do believe that the mere act of providing information to a patient is an infringement on their Charter rights. But I have a very hard time thinking that the courts will see it that way. Continue reading
The hearing is part of a constitutional challenge to the new law. Continue reading
“Having Dr. Schipper continue on as chair would have sent a disturbing message.” Continue reading
Ontario is setting up a new service for people seeking medically assisted death that will allow them to reach out for help directly, bypassing health-care providers who object to assisted suicide on conscience grounds. Continue reading
Ninety-seven patients in Alberta have sought medical assistance to end their lives since February 6, 2016 , Alberta Health Services data shows. Continue reading
Quebec politician François Bonnardel made an emotional call to expand the debate on doctor-assisted death to include Alzheimer’s disease. Continue reading
Ninety per cent of assisted dying cases in the province have taken place since June, when the federal law allowing it came into effect. Continue reading
