After 10 Years of Euthanasia in Canada, Activists Detect a Shift, Say Much Work to Be Done
Schadenberg noted that the federal government in its implementation of MAID went further than the Supreme Court’s Carter decision required.
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Canadian Group That Advocated to Legalize Euthanasia Warns of Abuse of System
Hughes told media that the country’s federal and provincial governments 'must put in place, actively review, and enforce appropriate safeguards to ensure that people are making this decision freely.'
Euthanasia in Canada Jumped Nearly 16% Last Year With More Than 15,000 deaths
Government statistics indicated that 15,343 people were euthanized by medical officials in Canada in 2023, out of a total of just under 20,000 requests.
Cardinal Calls Catholics in England and Wales to Holy Hour to Defeat Assisted Suicide Bill
The latest bill, which would legalize assisted dying for the terminally ill, has been introduced in the House of Commons and will be debated and likely voted on Nov. 29.
Pro-Life Action Conference in Calgary Draws More Than 100 Activists
Taking place at Bethel United Reform Church from Nov. 7–9, the summit co-hosted by the Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform (CCBR) and the Alberta Life Issues Educational Society (ALIES) will feature plenary presentations, breakout sessions, and panel discussions.
Rita Marker, Prolific Anti-Euthanasia Advocate, Dies at 83
Marker traveled extensively, both domestically and internationally, to speak out against euthanasia and assisted suicide.
Quebec to Now Allow Assisted Suicide for Individuals Incapable of Giving Consent
The provincial government’s website states that “advance requests” for medical aid in dying may be made by individuals who have “been diagnosed with a serious and incurable illness leading to incapacity” such as Alzheimer’s disease.
Apparently, I’m ‘Too Catholic’ — and in the Eyes of the World, So Are You
Musings on being rejected for following Jesus ...
Delaware’s ‘Medical Aid in Dying’ Bill Passes, Heads to Governor
Bishop William Koenig of Wilmington decried the bill during the lead-up to the first vote. Despite the state Legislature’s approval of the bill, it faces a possible veto from Gov. John Carney.
Family Sues Over Hospital’s Religious Exemption for Euthanasia
The government’s announcement came just hours before the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops released a statement reiterating its opposition to euthanasia.
