Let’s remember what C-7 is really about

 by Helen Long CEO, Dying With Dignity Canada The ability to distinguish myth from fact around Bill C-7 and its scope has become complicated by an array of messages creating confusion, as well as the current medical assistance in dying (MAID) legislation and practice. The federal government tabled Bill C-7

Wishes — failures — realities for the disabled

 OPINION — There is a heated debate going on here in Canada about medical assistance in dying (MAiD) because of the changes proposed in Bill C-7, a bill that currently sits with the Senate for review. Several articles have been published in OLM in the past few weeks on the

Stop telling people with disabilities they might be better off dead

 By Lisa Bendall Senators are currently deliberating the passage of Bill C-7, which would amend medical assistance in dying (MAiD) to allow assisted suicide for people who aren’t near death. Not all people, mind you; just people who happen to have disabilities. While many of us fear that this bill

Bill C-7 is a matter of life and death for persons with disabilities

 By Nicolas Rouleau   PHOTO: CAMPAIGN LIFE COALITION By cavalierly hurrying through Parliament and limiting debate on legislation to expand access to assisted suicide in Canada (Bill C-7), the Canadian government is fast-tracking the deaths of persons with disabilities. Up until now, medical assistance in dying (MAiD) has been limited to