Religious hospitals do not have to offer assisted dying

In June 2016, the federal government legalized medically-assisted dying. Thousands have chosen to use it to end their lives. But in some hospitals, access is still limited, or even non-existent. As Ross Lord explains, that double-standard has put pressure on government health agencies to allow the practice or face court action.

• Nearly 7,000 Canadians have died with medical assistance: Health Canada
• St. Martha’s Hospital remains firm on policy against medically-assisted dying