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Medical assistance in dying: the CAQ counts towards its own constitutional goal
To the many niet of Ottawa that the Legault government had to endure (single tax report, immigration, etc.), we must add a new one, fresh from this week. On Wednesday,…
Medical assistance in dying | The Bloc will not support C-62 without an amendment on advance requests
(Ottawa) Quebec is once again at the forefront in the issue of medical assistance in dying and Ottawa must adjust, according to the leader of the Bloc Québécois, Yves-François Blanchet.…
Bar Association supports expansion of medical assistance in dying
(Ottawa) The Canadian Bar Association has voted to maintain its support for expanding eligibility for medical assistance in dying to people whose only health problem is mental illness. Published at…
Victims of criminal acts will have to turn to solidarity or social assistance, recognizes Legault
Prime Minister François Legault recognized Thursday that victims of criminal acts will have to turn to solidarity or social assistance measures when their compensation is cut, under a reform by…
Medical assistance in dying | Quebec asks Ottawa to modify the Criminal Code
(Quebec) After affirming that two years could be necessary for its new law on medical assistance in dying (MAID) to come into force, the Quebec government now says it is…
Ready for advance requests for medical assistance in dying, Quebec is forced to wait for Ottawa
Quebec says it is ready to move forward by the fall with advance requests for medical assistance in dying, but considers itself paralyzed by Ottawa. Minister Sonia Bélanger is urging…
“Active assistance in dying must be viewed with respect for the convictions of each person”, underlines Catherine Vautrin
The Minister of Labor, Health and Solidarity considers that the text on the end of life is “extremely important”, Tuesday February 6, on France Bleu Champagne-Ardenne. Article written by France…
The Archbishop of Montreal goes to court to invalidate a provision of medical assistance in dying
The Archbishop of Montreal asks the court to invalidate the recent addition to the law which obliges all palliative care homes to offer medical assistance in dying, the Act respecting…
Without consensus, people suffering from a mental disorder will not be able to access medical assistance in dying
If there is one thing that the test of time has taught us, it is that advances in the field of medical assistance in dying (MAiD) have been won through…
Medical assistance in dying | New three-year timeline for people with mental disorders
(Ottawa) We will have to wait until 2027 to see the expansion of medical assistance in dying to people with mental disorders. Federal Health Minister Mark Holland tabled a bill…
Quebec relieved by the postponement of the expansion of medical assistance in dying by Ottawa
Quebec breathes a sigh of relief after Ottawa’s decision to postpone the expansion of medical assistance in dying for people affected by serious mental disorders. “I think they weren’t there…
Medical assistance in dying | Provinces call for pause on enlargement
(Ottawa) Most provinces and territories have signed a letter asking the federal government to indefinitely suspend its plan to expand eligibility for medical assistance in dying. Posted at 10:03 a.m.…
Request medical assistance in dying and donate your organs
In 2022, 14% of organ donations in Quebec came from people who requested medical assistance in dying. And among the 3,663 people who received medical assistance in dying during that…
Columbus Blue Jackets | Patrik Laine enters the player assistance program
The Columbus Blue Jackets announced Sunday afternoon that forward Patrik Laine has applied to enter the NHL Player Assistance Program. Published yesterday at 2:21 p.m. “He will be unavailable for…
David Lametti believes medical assistance in dying should be expanded now
Former federal Justice Minister David Lametti would not be afraid to immediately expand eligibility for medical assistance in dying to people suffering from mental illness. Mr. Lametti had a law…
David Lametti believes medical assistance in dying should be expanded now
(Ottawa) Former federal Minister of Justice David Lametti would not be afraid to immediately expand eligibility for medical assistance in dying to people suffering from mental illness. Posted at 11:47…
Support for employment assistance for ex-inmates, a public security issue looms on the horizon
Integrating or re-entering the job market is a major challenge for a person in the criminal justice system, yet it is an essential gateway to once again becoming an active…
One last show before the big departure: after attending Alexandra Stréliski’s concert, Mélanie Lachance will receive medical assistance in dying
As soon as they saw each other in a box at the Grand Théâtre de Québec on Thursday evening, Alexandra Stréliski and Mélanie Lachance fell into each other’s arms. “I…
Emmanuel Macron plans two texts, one on palliative care, the other on active assistance in dying
Welcome Company End of life The President of the Republic agreed at the end of December “to take the time” on this sensitive subject. Published on 01/09/2024 09:55 Reading time:…
A decision regarding the expansion of medical assistance in dying expected
(Ottawa) John Scully wants to know if he can have medical assistance in dying, if he wishes. Posted at 4:00 p.m. Updated at 10:20 p.m. Stephanie Taylor The Canadian Press…