Scott Thompson: Government says you can die, but they also say when
Scott Thompson asks, What is the sense of giving those living with a terminal illness the right to die, and not allowing them to pick when? Continue reading
Dying with dignity
Mobile palliative care team dignifies Calgary’s dying homeless: ‘They deserve it’
By Jill Croteau Reporter
As often as they can, the doctor and nurse duo with CAMPP travel every corner of Calgary in search of their terminally ill patients who are transient. Continue reading
New petition calls on fair access to medically assisted death in Canada
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
A group that has been fighting for medically assisted death says not all Albertans have been getting fair and equal access to the procedure and they are demanding the provincial government do something about it. Continue reading
Montreal doctor fighting assisted-dying law in Quebec
Paul Saba, a family doctor in Montreal, is challenging the assisted-dying law in Quebec’s Superior Court. Continue reading
After criticism, MUHC clarifies its assisted-dying policy
By Elysia Bryan-Baynes Anchor/Reporter
Doctors at the McGill University Health Centre were eager to set the record straight about their right-to-die policy for patients. Continue reading
Quebec health minister tells MUHC to offer doctor-assisted death to palliative patients
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
Quebec’s health minister is taking the MUHC to task for denying doctor-assisted death to patients in palliative care. Continue reading
NS medical, legal experts hope feds take time to create effective assisted dying legislation
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
The College of Physicians and Surgeons in Nova Scotia has developed a standard of practice on medically assisted dying, much like other medical regulators in the country. Continue reading
Doctor explains how she’ll proceed with assisted dying without a law in place
The federal government’s assisted dying law won’t be in place in time for the Supreme Court’s deadline, but a Vancouver doctor is ready to start assisting patients who have been waiting for months. Continue reading
Véronique Hivon announces she will run for PQ leadership
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
Véronique Hivon has launched her bid to become leader of the Parti Québécois. Continue reading
Despite exclusions, assisted dying legislation gives Edmonton-area woman peace of mind
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
Barb Gibson-Clifford calls assisted dying legislation introduced in Ottawa Thursday re-assuring, but she still has some concerns about what is and isn’t in it. Continue reading
