Euthanasia
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Written on 8 Nov, 2009 at 7:02 in
Euthanasia, Politics | Author:
Paul Tuns Editor On Oct. 2, Bill C-384, Francine Lalonde’s private member’s bill to legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide, received its first hour of debate. The bill was introduced on May 13 by the Bloc Québécois MP, in her third attempt to get such legislation passed in Parliament. Two previous attempts were scuttled when an election was called.
The Euthanasia Prevention Coalition has led the battle against C-384, including a Stop Bill C-384 postcards campaign, encouraging opponents of euthanasia to send hand-written ... (Continue reading)
Written on 23 Oct, 2009 at 10:36 in
Columnist, Euthanasia, Frank Kennedy | Author:
Frank Kennedy “Where are you going, Frank?” asked my wife.
“Ottawa, my dear, to interview a BQ MP.”
“I thought it was only Liberals you enjoyed torturing?”
“No, I’m just trying to change the course of history.”
“Good luck, dear.”
The next day, after arriving in Ottawa, I inquired: “Is this the office of Francine Lalonde, the BQ member for La Pointe-de-l’Ille?”
“Yes, what can I do for you?” asked an attractive young woman in a business suit ... (Continue reading)
Written on 23 Oct, 2009 at 8:11 in
Euthanasia, Issues | Author:
Alex Schadenberg On Oct. 2, Bill C-384, the private member’s bill to legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide, is to receive its first hour of debate. It was introduced on May 13 by Bloc Québécois MP Francine Lalonde. Since then, many groups and individuals have helped the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition fight it by sending Stop Bill C-384 postcards and hand-written letters, and meeting with members of Parliament.
The number of members of Parliament who were visited or who responded to letters from constituents is ... (Continue reading)
Written on 14 Aug, 2009 at 8:25 in
Columnist, Euthanasia, Issues, Paul Tuns | Author:
Paul Tuns Editor The Quebec College of Physicians ethics task force is pushing the envelope on euthanasia by proposing that some forms of euthanasia be considered “as part of the appropriate care in certain particular circumstances.” The task force has toyed with the issue for three years and now is prepared to release a “reflection” paper in November. Dr. Yves Robert, the college’s secretary, told the Globe and Mail that the doctors’ organization is proceeding with “caution” as it seeks to put pressure ... (Continue reading)
Written on 13 Jul, 2009 at 13:13 in
Euthanasia | Author:
Alex Schadenberg On May 13, Francine Lalonde MP (BQ - La Pointe-de-l’Île) introduced Bill C-384: An Act to amend the Criminal Code (right to die with dignity). There are at least 14 concerns that the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition has with the bill.
Bill C-384 would legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide in Canada.
Bill C-384 does not restrict intended death to Canadian citizens, thus if passed it would make Canada a destination for suicide tourists.
The person may refuse appropriate treatments and still die by an ... (Continue reading)
Written on 13 Jul, 2009 at 12:28 in
Euthanasia, Politics | Author:
Hillary White
MP Harold Albrecht (C, Kitchener-Conestoga) says that his recent effort to outlaw the use of the internet to counsel for suicide, was inspired by his close following of the case of Nadia Kajouji, a young woman who committed suicide last year after being goaded to do so in an online chat room.
Albrecht told LifeSiteNews.com that his private member’s ... (Continue reading)
Written on 30 Jun, 2009 at 19:19 in
Euthanasia, Politics | Author:
Interim Staff On May 12, Francine Lalonde (Bloc, La Pointe-de-l'Île) introduced C-484, a private members bill to legalize euthanasia in Canada. It is the third time that she has introduced such a bill, with two previous attempts in 2005 and 2008 dying on the House floor when an election was called.
Bill C-484 would add an exception to the criminal code, ensuring that doctors will not face criminal prosecution if they help a person die. The minimal conditions it sets on those who ... (Continue reading)
Written on 24 May, 2009 at 16:44 in
Euthanasia | Author:
Hilary White Britain refusing to prosecute law-breaking euthanasia tourists
The founder of the Swiss euthanasia group Dignitas, Ludwig Minelli, said in a recent interview that he is seeking permission from the courts in Switzerland to assist in the suicide of a perfectly healthy woman. The woman is the wife of an unnamed and ill Canadian man who may seek suicide at the Dignitas facility; she has said that if her husband commits suicide, she would want to commit suicide at the ... (Continue reading)
Written on 22 Apr, 2009 at 6:25 in
Euthanasia, Marriage and Family | Author:
Thaddeus M. Baklinski Special to The Interim A Quebec couple has launched a $3.5-million lawsuit against Montreal Children's Hospital for allegedly putting their infant daughter back on artificial food and hydration without their approval.
Marie-Eve Laurendeau gave birth to Phebe Mantha at LaSalle Hospital in November 2007. After a difficult delivery, Phebe was transferred to Montreal Children's Hospital in serious condition and put on life support. According to the lawsuit, Laurendeau and Phebe's father, Stephane Mantha, were told by doctors that their daughter had little chance for survival ... (Continue reading)
Written on 22 Apr, 2009 at 6:06 in
Euthanasia | Author:
Alex Schadenberg Special to The Interim Alex Schadenberg discusses online suicide counseling and websites, after a depressed Carleton U student was given internet ‘advice’ by a nurse from Minnesota to take her own life. (Continue reading)
Written on 21 Apr, 2009 at 10:53 in
Euthanasia | Author:
Analysis Alex Schadenberg Alex Schadenberg analyzes the American state’s ‘Death with Dignity Act’, which reveals a dangerous trend. (Continue reading)
Written on 31 Mar, 2009 at 7:05 in
Columnist, Euthanasia, Michael Coren | Author:
Michael Coren Michael Coren discusses the inherent contradiction within the notion of ‘dying with dignity’. (Continue reading)
Written on 31 Mar, 2009 at 6:08 in
Euthanasia, Issues | Author:
Paul Tuns Lalonde plans to re-introduce a euthanasia bill. (Continue reading)
Written on 31 Jan, 2009 at 12:09 in
Euthanasia, Issues | Author:
Interim Staff Stephane Dufour, 30, was found not guilty in assisting the hanging suicide death of his uncle, Chantal Maltais, 49, of Alma, Que. Although he initially denied even being in the room with his uncle at the time of his arrest, Dufour told the court he gave into pressure to help Maltais commit suicide. Family members who talked to the press when Maltais died in 2006, said he was wheelchair bound and too weak to even lift a cigarette to his ... (Continue reading)
Written on 13 Dec, 2008 at 7:02 in
Euthanasia | Author:
Interim Staff
The World Federation for the Right to Die Societies and the Association pour le Droit de Mourrir Dignement (France's Association for the Right to Die with Dignity) co-sponsored an international conference, which took place in Paris, Oct. 29 - Nov. 2. The gathering takes place every two years and the last one was held in Toronto in 2006.
A total of 120 ... (Continue reading)
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