November 27, 2019 (Link to the Joint Call to Action). Due to ongoing confusion amongst the general public regarding Hospice Palliative Care (HPC) and Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) and the Canadian Society of Palliative Care Physicians (CSPCP) would like to clarify the relationship of hospice palliative careContinue reading “Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Leaders – Joint Call to Action.”
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Ontario Doctor experiences abuse with MAiD (euthanasia) law.
By Taylor Hyatt and Amy HasbrouckTourjours Vivant – Not Dead Yet Taylor Hyatt Recently, Taylor Hyatt attended a conference for medical students, where a few lectures on euthanasia were presented. Taylor was moved by the talk given by Dr. David D’Souza, a chronic pain specialist in Toronto. His talk focused on eligibility for euthanasia, and heContinue reading “Ontario Doctor experiences abuse with MAiD (euthanasia) law.”
Canadian Prime Minister’s First Priority: More Euthanasia.
Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition Canada’s Liberal government have announced that one of their first priorities will be more death by lethal injection (euthanasia) also known as Medical Aid in Dying in Canada. The Canadian Press reported that: Even before he swears in his new cabinet, Justin Trudeau is being urged to ask hisContinue reading “Canadian Prime Minister’s First Priority: More Euthanasia.”
Dark Anniversary: The State of Assisted Suicide 25 Years after Oregon Measure 16
This article was published by National Review online on November 19, 2019 Wesley Smith By Wesley J Smith Measure 16 in Oregon did not start the fire, but it added fuel. Proponents of assisted suicide are celebrating the 25th anniversary of Measure 16, the Oregon referendum that, for the first time in the modern era,Continue reading “Dark Anniversary: The State of Assisted Suicide 25 Years after Oregon Measure 16”
Euthanasia for hip fractures in Québec
This article was published by the Australia Care Alliance on November 9, 2019. Three people were euthanased in Quebec between April 2018 and March 2019 for a hip fracture. This is just one of the warnings about where legalisation of euthanasia leads that can be drawn from the latest report on euthanasia in Quebec. *Continue reading “Euthanasia for hip fractures in Québec”
Québec – 1331 reported euthanasia deaths (April 1, 2018 – March 31, 2019) At least 13 deaths did not comply with the law.
Fourth report from Québec’s Commission on end-of-life care By Amy Hasbrouck and Taylor Hyatt Toujours Vivant – Not Dead Yet. On October 2, Québec’s Commission on end-of-life care released its fourth report for the period April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019. The Commission reported a substantial increase in the number of euthanasia over theContinue reading “Québec – 1331 reported euthanasia deaths (April 1, 2018 – March 31, 2019) At least 13 deaths did not comply with the law.”
Do you have a personal story about euthanasia or assisted suicide?
Alan Nichols (62) was not sick or dying yet he died by euthanasia on July 26 at Chilliwack General Hospital in BC. His family is shocked that he was approved for and died by euthanasia. They were powerless to stop it.Alan struggled with chronic depression. He often isolated himself, refusing to take medication or seeContinue reading “Do you have a personal story about euthanasia or assisted suicide?”
Nick Goiran introduces 357 proposed amendments to Western Australia euthanasia bill.
Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition Hon Nick Goiran Hon Nick Goiran, a Liberal MP and a known opponent of euthanasia, gave notice last night, that he is proposing 357 amendments to the Western Australia euthanasia bill, making it clear that a final vote on the bill will not likely occur this year. Last August,Continue reading “Nick Goiran introduces 357 proposed amendments to Western Australia euthanasia bill.”
Fake news article states Canadian government will legalize child euthanasia.
Alex Schadenberg Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition There is an article circulating that claims that the Canadian government has a bill to legalize child euthanasia in Canada. This article is fake news and I hope it remains fake news. The article is published by a blog called wisethinks.com and republished by a website calledContinue reading “Fake news article states Canadian government will legalize child euthanasia.”
CBC radio propaganda promoting euthanasia for dementia.
Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition CBC radio produced a “documentary” that aired on October 27 titled Ten Minutes to Midnight that is more of a propaganda production promoting euthanasia for people with dementia than a documentary investigating how Canada’s euthanasia law may apply to people with dementia. I refer to it as propaganda becauseContinue reading “CBC radio propaganda promoting euthanasia for dementia.”