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Protection of Freedom of Conscience Act debated at Second Reading

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OTTAWA, ON – Yesterday in the House of Commons, David Anderson, Member of Parliament for Cypress Hills—Grasslands, began debate on his Private Member’s Bill, C-418: the Protection of Freedom of Conscience Act. David Anderson MP “I believe it is time to stand up for the fundamental conscience rights guaranteed to all Canadians in the CharterContinue reading “Protection of Freedom of Conscience Act debated at Second Reading”

Pushing suicide as Merely a ‘Choice’

Published by National Review online on May 28, 2019 Wesley Smith By Wesley J Smith The focus on suicide prevention continues to erode. In Ozy — which bills itself as being about “fresh stories and bold ideas”— self-described “reporter” Molly Fosco applauds that suicidal depression is increasingly being looked upon as a “terminal illness,” andContinue reading “Pushing suicide as Merely a ‘Choice’”

Being Rich and Famous Doesn’t Protect You From Elder Abuse

The following article was published by HOPE Australia on May 30, 2019 Stan Lee literally made superheroes. A comic book writer, he was responsible for the creation of characters like Spiderman, the X-Men, Iron Man, the Fantastic Four, Thor and the Hulk. Generations and generations of comic book fans lined up at conventions to receiveContinue reading “Being Rich and Famous Doesn’t Protect You From Elder Abuse”

David Anderson: In defense of conscience rights (Bill C-418)

David Anderson MP (Cyprus Hills Grassland) Petition supporting Bill C-418 to protect conscience rights (Link). David Anderson MP The debate around individual rights in Canada is complicated and emotionally-charged. I can think of no better example than the discussion in recent months around the sanctity of conscience rights, particularly those of medical professionals. Conscience formsContinue reading “David Anderson: In defense of conscience rights (Bill C-418)”

French society will be stepping off a moral precipice should it decide to starve Lambert to death.

Alex Schadenberg Executive Director – Euthanasia Prevention Coalition Vincent Lambert The Vincent Lambert case which concerns the withdrawal of food and fluids of a cognitively disabled man, also opens the question of the goals of the euthanasia lobby.Sign the petition: Protect Vincent Lambert’s Life (Link). Kevin Yuill, author of the book Assisted Suicide: The Liberal, Humanist CaseContinue reading “French society will be stepping off a moral precipice should it decide to starve Lambert to death.”

Chris Ford: Why I changed my mind on euthanasia.

Alex SchadenbergEuthanasia Prevention Coalition. Chris Ford, a socially left researcher and disability in New Zealand explains why he recently changed his mind on euthanasia. Chris Ford Ford, who’s commentary was published on May 27 by Newsroom writes: The turning point for me came about a month ago. I saw the report of a meeting hostedContinue reading “Chris Ford: Why I changed my mind on euthanasia.”

Québec palliative care physicians continue to resist euthanasia.

Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director – Euthanasia Prevention Coalition The Montreal Gazette published a pro-euthanasia article by health reporter Aaron Derfel arguing that palliative care physicians continue to resist euthanasia in Québec. Based on data from the recent Québec euthanasia report, Derfel reports that the rate of euthanasia varies based on where the patient is located. DerfelContinue reading “Québec palliative care physicians continue to resist euthanasia.”

Petition supporting Bill C-418 to protect conscience rights for medical professionals.

Link to sign the English language petition. Link to sign the French language petition. Petition to the Government of Canada Whereas: The fundamental freedoms of conscience and religion are guaranteed to all Canadians in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms; Bill C-14 (Medical Assistance in Dying) prohibits the compelling of health care providers or institutionsContinue reading “Petition supporting Bill C-418 to protect conscience rights for medical professionals.”

Euthanasia by Organ Donation – Doctors debate the dead donor rule.

Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director – Euthanasia Prevention Coalition Several weeks ago I wrote about Dr Wes Ely’s experiences while attending conferences on organ donation. Ely explains that the topic of euthanasia by organ donation was regularly being discussed at organ donation conferences. Ely, who opposes euthanasia, stated: At each meeting, the conversation unexpectedly shifted to anContinue reading “Euthanasia by Organ Donation – Doctors debate the dead donor rule.”