physician-assisted death
Covenant Health’s new medically-assisted dying policy concerns Alberta Liberals
Covenant Health has released its policy for responding to requests for medical assistance in dying (MAID) but some politicians say it doesn’t go far enough. Continue reading
Alberta needs legislation to ensure medically assisted death is accessed equally: advocates
Friends of Medicare is calling on the provincial government to create legislation that would ensure equal access to Medical Assistance In Dying (MAID) at all Alberta hospital facilities. 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
Montrealers file legal action contesting restrictions on medical aid in dying
Two incurably ill Montrealers are taking legal action to challenge the constitutionality of the Canadian and Quebec laws on medical aid in dying, arguing they are too restrictive. Continue reading
Alberta doctor receives award for role in developing medically assisted dying framework
An Alberta physician, who led the development of the province’s framework for medically assisted dying, will be awarded with one of the Canadian Medical Association’s highest honours. Continue reading
Commentary: Assisted suicide is an affront to mental illness, not a cure for it
This idea that suicide is dignified and painless is a dangerous one. Take it from someone who tried and failed. Continue reading
Group of bishops issue guidelines that refuse funerals in assisted death cases
The Catholic Bishops of Alberta and the Northwest Territories have issued guidelines that say priests should refuse funerals for some people who have assisted suicide. Continue reading
A list of books written by venerated Canadian author W.P. Kinsella
Esteemed Canadian writer W. P. Kinsella passed away at the age of 81 on Friday. The following is a summary of the work Kinsella published before his death: Continue reading
Edmonton man granted medically assisted death passes away
John Tuckwell, who was granted the right to a physician-assisted death by an Edmonton judge in May, died from natural causes Wednesday morning. Continue reading
Alberta approves doctor-assisted dying framework as feds work on law
Associate health minister Brandy Payne says it’s important to give Albertans reassurance that their needs will be met while the federal government finalizes its legislation. Continue reading