Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition On January 14, I wrote an article urging EPC supporters to participate in the Canadian Department of Justice Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) consultation questionnaire. In my article I stated: The language of the consultation questionnaire is not great, nonetheless, the questionnaire does allow you to leave further comments. AlexContinue reading “Canadian MAID (euthanasia) online consultation questionnaire was a sham and the data is unreliable.”
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Quebec backtracks on decision to permit euthanasia for mental illness
Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition I reported, last week, that the Québec government officially decided to extend euthanasia to people with mental illness. Katrina Laframboise with Global News reported that the Québec government is now backtracking on its decision to extend euthanasia to people with mental illness. Laframboise reported: Health Minister Danielle McCann madeContinue reading “Quebec backtracks on decision to permit euthanasia for mental illness”
Quebec will officially extend euthanasia to include psychiatric conditions.
Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition An article by Sidhartha Banerjee, for the Canadian Press reports that the Québec government has officially decided to extend euthanasia to people with mental illness. The article reports: Health Minister Danielle McCann told a news conference Tuesday that people with mental health issues who aren’t responding to treatment wouldContinue reading “Quebec will officially extend euthanasia to include psychiatric conditions.”
Isle of Man rejects assisted suicide.
Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition The Isle of Man rejected a motion to consider legalizing euthanasia or assisted suicide (assisted death). After a five-hour debate the House of Keys rejected to call for further investigation into changing the assisted suicide laws. Dr Gordon Macdonald, Chief Executive of Care Not Killing, commented in their mediaContinue reading “Isle of Man rejects assisted suicide.”
MAID in Canada: A Thankless Fight
This article was published by Convivium on January 20, 2020 Peter Stockland As Canadians weigh in on prospective changes to MAiD laws, Peter Stockland sits down with Euthanasia Prevention Coalition’s Alex Schadenberg to discuss his serious concerns with the country’s trajectory. By Peter StocklandAlex Schadenberg has been leading the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition in the thanklessContinue reading “MAID in Canada: A Thankless Fight”
Vancouver area hospice fights death order
Sign the petition: Hospice Organizations Must NOT be Forced to do Euthanasia (Link). Vancouver area hospice is asking the government to reconsider their proposal to give up $750,000 a year in funding so that it not be required to violate its mandate of care and compassion for patients by providing Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) at itsContinue reading “Vancouver area hospice fights death order”
Canada poised to expand euthanasia law.
This article was published by OneNewsNows on January 17, 2020 By Charlie Butts A spokesman for a non-profit organization that opposes euthanasia and assisted suicide says Canada has opened the gates to more death.*Guide to answering the Canadian MAID consultation questionnaire (Link). Alex Schadenberg Euthanasia has been available in Canada for people with a terminalContinue reading “Canada poised to expand euthanasia law.”
Euthanasia deaths rise quickly in Ontario: Nearly 1800 reported assisted deaths in 2019
Alex SchadenbergExecutive DirectorEuthanasia Prevention Coalition The Ontario Office of the Chief Coroner released the updated data for MAiD (euthanasia and assisted suicide deaths) indicating that from June 17, 2016 until December 31, 2019 there have been 4318 reported assisted deaths in Ontario. According to the data, there were 1789 reported assisted deaths in 2019, 1499Continue reading “Euthanasia deaths rise quickly in Ontario: Nearly 1800 reported assisted deaths in 2019”
Guide to answering the Canadian MAID consultation questionnaire.
Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition I urge EPC supporters to participate in the Canadian Department of Justice Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) consultation questionnaire. (Link to the consultation webpage). I wrote this guide to answering the Maid consultation questionnaire because some of the questions are biased and imply support for MAID. Please complete the consultation questionnaire andContinue reading “Guide to answering the Canadian MAID consultation questionnaire.”
Euthanasia deaths are increasing in Alberta.
Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition. Similar to other Canadian Provinces, in Alberta the number of euthanasia deaths increased substantially in 2019. An article by Jason Herring published in the Calgary Herald on January 12, reports on the data published by Alberta Health Services that there were 377 assisted deaths in 2019 up from 307Continue reading “Euthanasia deaths are increasing in Alberta.”
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