Canada
Canada: DWDC challenges court to recognise mental illness as illness
Exemption from assisted dying is against the Canadian Constitution and Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
August 29, 2024
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Canada
DWD Canada publishes Annual Report 2023
Despite widespread disinformation, Canadians show overwhelming support for MAID.
June 5, 2024
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Activity
Canada: 16,000 petitioners demand advance requests
An increasing number of dementia sufferers are seeking advance requests.
February 21, 2024
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Advocacy
Canada delays MAID for mentally ill
Delay stigmatizes and discriminates those with mental disorders
February 1, 2024
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Activity
Canada; possible delay to expanding MAID
Exclusion of those with a mental condition is violation of rights.
December 27, 2023
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Canada
Canada; psychologists rail against misleading editorials
People with mental health disorders deserve the same compassion as those with chronic physical conditions.
November 19, 2023
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Bill
Canada: Bill C-314 defeated
A bill that would prevent access to MAID for mentally ill was defeated 167-150.
October 22, 2023
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Bill signed into law
Quebec: new law allows MAID and advanced consent
Bill 11 grants access to MAID to people with a severe physical impairment and a serious or incurable disease.
June 11, 2023
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Canada
DWD Canada publishes 2022 Annual Report
Dying with Dignity Canada published its 2022 Annual Report. The report looks back at 2022, its activities and results.
June 8, 2023
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Canada
Canada publishes Model Practice Standard for MAID
Standards on MAID delivery meant to protect the vulnerable and improve harmonization of delivery.
April 15, 2023
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