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Euthanasia’s never ending expansion.

This article was published by OneNewsNow on Nov 6, 2019. By Charlie Butts Proponents of assisted-suicide continue to show that once the practice is legalized, the list of those who qualify never stops expanding. Alex Schadenberg Advocates of an assisted end initially claim the practice is meant for people who are suffering serious pain. TheContinue reading “Euthanasia’s never ending expansion.”

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?”

World Medical Association: Euthanasia is unethical.

This article wass published by OneNewsNow on October 31, 2019. Alex Schadenberg Some medical groups are unhappy with the World Medical Association (WMA) and its position on doctor-assisted suicide, and the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition says the subsequent split is probably for the best. In spite of intense pressure, the WMA has reaffirmed its position againstContinue reading “World Medical Association: Euthanasia is unethical.”

Ontario: Euthanasia deaths are rising quickly.

Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition The Ontario Office of the Chief Coroner released the updated data for MAiD (euthanasia and assisted suicide) deaths in Ontario indicating that since legalization (June 17, 2016) there have been (3822) reported assisted deaths up to September 30, 2019.The number euthanasia deaths is increasing fast. The number of reportedContinue reading “Ontario: Euthanasia deaths are rising quickly.”

Euthanasia in Canada: What has happened to democracy?

Alex Schadenberg Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition Last January, Prime Minister Trudeau replaced Hon. Jody Wilson-Raybould and appointed Hon. David Lametti as Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada. Wilson-Raybould was replaced because she refused to change her mind when pressured by Trudeau in the SNC Lavalin affair. I was very concerned by Lametti’s appointment becauseContinue reading “Euthanasia in Canada: What has happened to democracy?”

EPC letter to the Attorney General of Canada to appeal the Truchon Québec assisted suicide decision.

Hon David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada284 Wellington St.Ottawa ON K1A 0H8mcu@justice.gc.caDear Minister Lametti: We are writing on behalf of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition to urge you to appeal the Québec Superior Court’s ruling in Truchon c. Canada (Procureur general) 500-17-099119-177 (2019-09-11). We believe the court made substantial errors in rulingsContinue reading “EPC letter to the Attorney General of Canada to appeal the Truchon Québec assisted suicide decision.”

Fatal Flaws film continues receiving awards. New reduced price.

Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director – Euthanasia Prevention Coalition We are pleased to announce two more International film festival awards for the Fatal Flaws film – “Outstanding Social Issue Doc: Docs Without Borders Film Festival 2019” and “Official Selection: Great Lakes International Film Festival 2019.” The Fatal Flaws film has won awards at the Life Fest FilmContinue reading “Fatal Flaws film continues receiving awards. New reduced price.”

BC court agrees to drop court case concerning the definition of terminal illness in Canada’s euthanasia law.

Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition On September 10 I reported that the Lamb euthanasia court case) may soon be dropped based on new interpretations of Canada’s euthanasia law. The Euthanasia Prevention Coalition was an intervenor in the Lamb case. My predictions were based on the request by the BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA), who wereContinue reading “BC court agrees to drop court case concerning the definition of terminal illness in Canada’s euthanasia law.”

Quebec Court Decision Supports Trend Towards Unrestricted Euthanasia.

For Immediate Release September 12, 2019 The Euthanasia Prevention Coalition calls on the Federal Government to take immediate action to appeal the decision of the Quebec Superior Court and to pass even stronger protections and safeguards that would limit the application of euthanasia and assisted suicide on demand. Unrestricted euthanasia threatens the health and safety ofContinue reading “Quebec Court Decision Supports Trend Towards Unrestricted Euthanasia.”

Euthanasia court case (Lamb case) may soon be dropped based on new interpretations of Canada’s euthanasia law.

Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition Alex Schadenberg Soon after the federal government legalized euthanasia and assisted suicide in Canada under the phrase Medical Aid in Dying, the BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) launched a case on behalf of Julia Lamb, who lives with spinal muscular atrophy, to strike down the provision in the euthanasiaContinue reading “Euthanasia court case (Lamb case) may soon be dropped based on new interpretations of Canada’s euthanasia law.”