By Mark Hodges (EPC researcher) The Canadian Parliament is debating whether doctors may follow their vow and conviction to “do no harm,” or if government can force them to violate their most sacred and deeply held belief against euthanasia (lethal injection). On the crucial conscience rights issue, the United States is only a step behindContinue reading “Attacks on Conscience Rights are also an American concern.”
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Canada’s Parliament debates Conscience Rights Bill C-418
Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director – Euthanasia Prevention Coalition Petition supporting Bill C-418 to protect conscience rights (Link). Bill C-418 is sponsored by David Anderson MP to protect conscience rights for healthcare professionals who oppose Medical Aid in Dying (euthanasia and assisted suicide).The debate began at: 5:30 pm on May 29, 2019 (Link to the Hansard ofContinue reading “Canada’s Parliament debates Conscience Rights Bill C-418”
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”
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)”
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.”
America moves to protect Conscience rights for healthcare professionals.
Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director – Euthanasia Prevention Coalition The Trump administration announced recently an order to protect conscience rights for healthcare workers in America. According to CNBC: In a release last week, the Health and Human Services announced the issuance of its final “conscience” rule, which it said follows President Donald Trump’s May 2017 executive orderContinue reading “America moves to protect Conscience rights for healthcare professionals.”
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