Cherry Brook Zoo cleared by CAZA in deaths of guinea pigs
Canada’s Accredited Zoos and Aquariums said that their investigation has found that there is no evidence to support accusations that the method of euthanasia was inhumane. Continue reading
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Doctors face probe in Belgium after euthanizing woman with autism
Doctors who euthanized a woman with autism are under investigation in Belgium, where doctor-assisted dying is legal for psychiatric reasons. Continue reading
Quebec physicians to Health Canada: Modify regulations for medically assisted dying
Physicians who fail to comply with new federal regulations could face jail time. Continue reading
Quebec doctors demand better palliative care services for patients
A group of Quebec doctors say the province is favouring medically-assisted dying, instead of providing adequate palliative care to terminally-ill patients. Continue reading
Quebec politician makes plea for Alzheimer’s patients to have access to doctor-assisted death
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
Quebec politician François Bonnardel made an emotional call to expand the debate on doctor-assisted death to include Alzheimer’s disease. Continue reading
Paralympic medallist denies she will seek assisted suicide after Games
Belgian Paralympic silver medalist Marieke Vervoort denied on Sunday (September 11) recent media reports that she was considering euthanasia immediately following her Paralympic appearance. Continue reading
Opponents of assisted-dying law ready for court challenge
A Montreal-area doctor is leading the charge to challenge Quebec’s assisted-dying law, arguing that too many patients risk making the difficult choice of dying based on erroneous facts. Continue reading
NB Right to Life Association includes assisted death at pro-life rally
By Jeremy Keefe Digital Broadcast Journalist
March for Life organizers say they changed focus of traditionally abortion driven rally to focus on physician assisted death. Continue reading
Assisted death means ‘very difficult decisions’: Saskatoon expert
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Kathy Ford said terminally ill people now face a “deeply personal” issue and any consultation on death should include family members and a doctor. Continue reading
Assisted dying law excludes minors, dementia patients and mental illness sufferers
Ottawa’s new assisted-dying legislation excludes minors and people with non-terminal illnesses like severe depression. Continue reading