Mike Sloan, London advocate who shared terminal cancer fight with the world, dies at 50
Sloan, diagnosed in early 2019 with Stage 4 anaplastic thyroid cancer, died Monday afternoon through medical assistance. Continue reading
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Balancing autonomy, vulnerability key for how Liberals will amend assisted dying laws: Hajdu
Hajdu says removing the need for “reasonable foreseeable” death potentially opens up the service. Continue reading
Family takes on Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care at Human Rights Tribunal
By Abigail Bimman Global National Ottawa Correspondent
A case before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario accuses the province’s Ministry of Long-Term Care of not enforcing the law in relation to a Paris, Ont., home. Continue reading
Alberta’s controversial ‘conscience rights’ Bill 207 voted down in committee hearing
A bill proposing Alberta health care providers be allowed to refuse medical services and referrals on moral grounds was voted down at a committee hearing Thursday night in Edmonton. Continue reading
Support for medically assisted dying high in Atlantic Canada: survey
Three quarters of Atlantic Canadians also support easing restrictions for those with advanced Alzheimer’s and dementia. Continue reading
Alberta patients facing challenges accessing medical assistance in dying
By Breanna Karstens-Smith Anchor/Reporter
Three years after Canada passed legislation to allow for medical assistance in dying, advocates say there are still roadblocks in accessing the program in Alberta. Continue reading
Toronto woman raising awareness about medical assistance in dying days before she plans to end her life
By Catherine McDonald Crime Specialist
Violeta Mikaia is just days away from ending her life and wants to tell others who are suffering that medical assistance in dying is now legal. Continue reading
Nearly 7,000 Canadians have died with medical assistance: Health Canada
According to the latest interim report compiled by Health Canada, 6,749 people have received medically assisted deaths. That amounts to roughly one per cent of all deaths in Canada. Continue reading
‘He just slipped away’: Keremeos man throws party as he undergoes physician-assisted death
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
They sang songs, indulged in a potluck feast, drank whiskey and smoked cigars. Continue reading
Final arguments begin in case of Quebecers seeking assisted death
They are asking the court to allow doctors to provide them with medical aid in dying. Continue reading