Articles Tagged ‘Euthanasia’
Written on 25 Feb, 2013 at 9:11 in
Book Review, Euthanasia | Author:
Review Paul Tuns Exposing Vulnerable People to Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide by Alex Schadenberg (Euthanasia Prevention Coalition, 66 pages, $20 for ebook or paper)
It can be difficult to keep on top of the latest medical studies and reports, let alone understand what they are saying (and as importantly, not saying). Alex Schadenberg’s Exposing Vulnerable People to Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide is a brief volume that examines and critiques seven recent studies reported in ... (Continue reading)
Written on 8 Feb, 2013 at 12:49 in
Announcements, Euthanasia, Features | Author:
Paul Tuns Quebec’s Parti Quebecois Premier Pauline Marois has said the province will follow the government-appointed commission’s recommendation that Quebec bypass the Canadian Criminal Code prohibition on euthanasia by passing so-called “dying with dignity” legislation, which would treat the deliberate killing of patients as a medical rather than legal matter.
The Special Commission on Dying with Dignity’s report said Quebec could chose not to prosecute doctors who help end the lives of terminally ill or other patients because while the federal government enacts ... (Continue reading)
Written on 13 Dec, 2012 at 10:56 in
Announcements, Euthanasia, Features | Author:
Paul Tuns Dr. Barrie de Veber with his Wife Iola at a dinner honouring his many contributions to society.
More than 100 people attended the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition national convention Nov. 17 in London, Ont., to hear from speakers from legal, medical and disabilities backgrounds address the issues of euthanasia and assisted suicide, and to honour Dr. Barrie de Veber at a closing banquet.
Alex Schadenberg, executive director of the EPC, told The Interim ... (Continue reading)
Written on 13 Dec, 2012 at 10:43 in
Euthanasia | Author:
Pauline Kosalka Alex Schadenberg of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition addressed three groups in northern Ontario.
A talk with Alex Schadenberg organized by a Northern Ontario pro-life group was given positive coverage in the local newspaper. Schadenberg, the executive director and international chair of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition, spoke at the Encore Club in Kirkland Lake on Sept.19. The event was planned by Kirkland Lake Pro-Life and 27 people were in attendance out of ... (Continue reading)
Written on 25 Aug, 2012 at 6:45 in
Assisted Suicide, Euthanasia | Author:
Alex Schadenberg Special to The Interim The long awaited 2010 nationwide examination of the euthanasia law in the Netherlands was published in the July 11 Lancet. The study found:
the number of euthanasia deaths has grown significantly since 2005 (4050 in 2010, 2425 in 2005);
the under-reporting of euthanasia in the Netherlands has grown since 2005 (23 per cent in 2010, 20 per cent in 2005);
there is a growth in deaths by terminal sedation (12.3 per cent in 2010, 8.2 per cent in 2005);
the percentage of requests for ... (Continue reading)
Written on 18 Jul, 2012 at 12:12 in
Assisted Suicide, Euthanasia, Issues | Author:
On June 15, British Columbia Supreme Court Justice Lynn Smith said that the Criminal Code prohibitions on euthanasia and assisted suicide were unconstitutional, finding that they “unjustifiably infringe the equality rights” of one of plaintiffs in the case, Gloria Taylor, who has Lou Gehrig’s disease and wants assistance to end her own life. Justice Smith also said the prohibitions unjustifiably violate the life, liberty and security of Lee Carter and Hollis Johnson because they could face criminal charges after they ... (Continue reading)
Written on 15 May, 2012 at 10:54 in
Euthanasia | Author:
Paul Tuns
The Select Committee on Dying with Dignity Committee, commissioned by the Quebec National Assembly to study euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide, released it’s report, “Dying with Dignity,” on March 22. The committee called for the province to legalize euthanasia, suggesting modest restrictions that anti-euthanasia groups say do nothing to protect the vulnerable.
Ignoring federal Criminal Code prohibitions on euthanasia and assisted-suicide, Dying with Dignity states that not only should Ottawa amend the Criminal ... (Continue reading)
Written on 15 May, 2012 at 10:47 in
Euthanasia | Author:
Alex Schadenberg Special to The Interim The Select Committee on Dying with Dignity Committee in Quebec released its report today recommending that Quebec ignore the federal law that protects all Canadians, by legalizing euthanasia according to the Belgian model. The report defies Parliament’s overwhelming defeat of a similar bill to legalize euthanasia by a margin of 228 to 59, after a full-debate and across party lines. The report does not adequately address concerns related to elder abuse, suicide ... (Continue reading)
Written on 20 Feb, 2012 at 7:55 in
Euthanasia | Author:
Alex Schadenberg Special to The Interim Radio Netherlands has reported that once again, euthanasia will be debated in late January in the Netherlands lower house. The euthanasia lobby is pushing for euthanasia to be prescribed for any and no reason.
The push to expand the availability of euthanasia has been going on for a long-time. In 2006, I attended the World Federation of Right to Die Societies conference where the then leader of Right to Die Netherlands stated that their goal was to legalize euthanasia for people ... (Continue reading)
Written on 16 Jan, 2012 at 9:20 in
Announcements, Euthanasia, Features, Rory Leishman | Author:
Rory Leishman In defense of the pernicious proposition that all mentally competent Canadians should have a legal right to medical assistance in committing suicide, the “expert panel” of the Royal Society of Canada on end-of-life decision making contends, in its recent report, that: “Autonomy (or the capacity for self-determination) is a paramount value to Canadians. Respect for autonomy requires respect for competent individuals’ free and informed decisions with respect to how and when ... (Continue reading)
Written on 14 Jan, 2012 at 9:34 in
Euthanasia | Author:
Pauline Kosalka and Paul Tuns
In November and December, the British Columbia Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case challenging the Criminal Code prohibition on euthanasia and assisted-suicide.
Last April, the B.C. Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) brought forward a suit on behalf of the family of Kay Carter to challenge the constitutionality of provisions in Canada’s criminal code which protect people from euthanasia and assisted suicide. Under Section 241 of the Canadian Criminal Code aiding, abetting, and ... (Continue reading)
Written on 4 Jan, 2012 at 9:35 in
Euthanasia, Issues | Author:
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1. Is it true that Canada has rejected assisted suicide and euthanasia?
Yes. Just last year, Parliament defeated Bill C-384, which would have legalized physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia in Canada. The vote was 228 to 59.
2. What is the Carter Case?
Carter vs. Attorney General of Canada is a constitutional challenge to Canada’s laws prohibiting physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia. Carter also seeks to legalize these practices as a medical treatment.
3. When was Carter filed?
Carter was filed on April 26, 2011. On August ... (Continue reading)
Written on 27 Dec, 2011 at 12:42 in
Euthanasia | Author:
Paul Tuns On Nov. 14, the B.C. Supreme Court began hearing arguments in Carter vs. Attorney General of Canada, challenging Canada’s laws against euthanasia and assisted suicide. The case, brought forth by the B.C. Civil Liberties Association on behalf of Lee Carter and four others, seeks to throw out Canada’s Criminal Code provisions against euthanasia and assisted suicide and have assisted death treated as a medical issue rather than a legal one.
In 2010, Kay Carter died by assisted suicide at the Swiss ... (Continue reading)
Written on 27 Dec, 2011 at 12:41 in
Euthanasia | Author:
Thaddeau Baklinski Special to The Interim A study of submissions to Quebec’s public hearings on euthanasia, the Special Commission on Dying with Dignity, shows clearly that Quebecers overwhelmingly opposed legalizing assisted suicide and euthanasia.
The independent analysis of the 427 oral presentations and written submissions to the commission was conducted by Vivre dans la Dignité (Living With Dignity), a grassroots anti-euthanasia group.
The report found that only about a third (34 per cent) of those who submitted to the commission were either somewhat or strongly in favor of ... (Continue reading)
Written on 12 Dec, 2011 at 12:06 in
Palliative Care, Politics | Author:
Paul Tuns Parliamentary committee says improve care, Royal Society of Canada calls for legalization of assisted death
Just days apart in mid-November two reports dealing with end-of-life care came to diametrically opposed conclusions with a Royal Society of Canada panel calling for full legalization of euthanasia and assisted-suicide while the Parliamentary Committee on Palliative and Compassionate Care made recommendations to improve palliative and end-of-life care, develop suicide prevention strategies, and prevent elder abuse ... (Continue reading)
