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”
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Why the Québec euthanasia decision needs to be appealed.
Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition On September 11, the Quebec Superior Court, in the Truchon decision, struck down the requirement that a person be terminally ill before qualifying for euthanasia in Canada. The Canadian Press (CP) reported: Quebec Superior Court has invalidated parts of the federal and Quebec laws on medically assisted dying laws,Continue reading “Why the Québec euthanasia decision needs to be appealed.”
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.”
Advocates call for Disability-Rights Based Appeal of the Québec Superior Court’s MAiD Decision in Truchon & Gladu.
October 4, 2019 Hon. David Lametti, MP. Attorney General Dear Minister Lametti, Re: Advocates Call for Disability-Rights Based Appeal of the Quebec Superior Court’s Decision in Truchon & Gladu We, the undersigned members and supporters of the Canadian disability community, are deeply troubled by the Quebec Superior Court’s decision of Truchon c. Procureur généralContinue reading “Advocates call for Disability-Rights Based Appeal of the Québec Superior Court’s MAiD Decision in Truchon & Gladu.”
Quebec court expands Canada’s euthanasia law by striking the terminal illness requirement. Euthanasia for psychological reasons is next.
Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition The Quebec Superior Court struck down the requirement that a person be terminally ill before they qualify for euthanasia in Canada. The Canadian Press (CP) reported: Quebec Superior Court has invalidated parts of the federal and Quebec laws on medically assisted dying laws, declaring them too restrictive and thereforeContinue reading “Quebec court expands Canada’s euthanasia law by striking the terminal illness requirement. Euthanasia for psychological reasons is next.”
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