Articles Tagged ‘Euthanasia’
Written on 21 Jan, 2011 at 12:03 in
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Commentary Alex Schadenberg A study published in the Oct. 5 British Medical Journal found that nearly half of all euthanasia deaths in the Flanders region of Belgium were not reported. This study combined with the recent study that was published in the CMAJ in May 2010 that indicated that 32 per cent of all euthanasia deaths in the Flanders region of Belgium were without request or consent suggests that the Belgium euthanasia model is ... (Continue reading)
Written on 21 Dec, 2010 at 9:37 in
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Alex Schadenberg For many years the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition has been analyzing Canadian survey results related to euthanasia and assisted suicide. The first major survey that the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition commissioned was part of an Environics Group – National Omnibus survey in April 2001.
The recent Environics Group survey, sponsored by Life Canada, shows that the EPC strategy not only convinced MPs to vote against legalizing euthanasia and assisted suicide in Canada, but has also helped to shift public opinion against the legalization ... (Continue reading)
Written on 22 Jun, 2010 at 5:55 in
Euthanasia, Politics | Author:
Paul Tuns (Continue reading)
Written on 4 May, 2010 at 7:17 in
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Interim Staff On April 21, Bill C-384 was overwhelmingly defeated when the House of Commons voted 228-59 against Francine Lalonde’s (BQ, La Pointe-de-l’Île) private member’s bill to legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide. After the vote, two Liberal MPs (Ujjal Dosanjh and Ken Dryden) sought but were denied permission to change their vote from in favour of C-384 to opposing it because they claimed they mistakeningly voted for the bill.
Lalonde’s campaign to legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide began in 2005 when she first ... (Continue reading)
Written on 28 Apr, 2010 at 6:33 in
Euthanasia, Politics | Author:
Pauline Kosalka Bipartisan opposition to private member’s bill legalizing euthanasia and assisted suicide
On March 16, the House of Commons debated Bill C-384, MP Francine Lalonde`s (La Pointe-de-l’Île, BQ) private member’s bill to legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia. The bill had already been debated for an hour in October, but the prorogation of Parliament in January and February moved it back to first reading. Bill C-384 should have already been voted ... (Continue reading)
Written on 8 Feb, 2010 at 5:31 in
Announcements, Cover stories, Euthanasia, Features | Author:
Alex Schadenberg Where are we now? Where do we go?
This article is written to establish the current concerns related to the issues of euthanasia and assisted suicide and the direction in which we must turn in order to reverse the trend toward giving physicians the right to intentionally and directly cause the deaths of their patients.
In Canada, the debate surrounding euthanasia and assisted suicide has been growing ... (Continue reading)
Written on 4 Feb, 2010 at 4:50 in
Editorials, Euthanasia | Author:
On Dec. 30, Prime Minister Stephen Harper asked Governor General Michaelle Jean to prorogue Parliament, shutting it down until March 3. When Parliament prorogues, all unfinished government legislation dies, but private members bills do not. This means that C-384, the private members bill of Francine Lalonde that would legalize euthanasia and doctor-assisted suicide, will still be voted on when the new session begins.
Last Fall, Alex Schadenberg, executive director of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition, predicted C-384 would be defeated handily. That ... (Continue reading)
Written on 17 Jan, 2010 at 19:21 in
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Robert Latimer killed his daughter Tracey Latimer, who had cerebral palsy, in 1993 and after several trials and two Supreme Court decisions, began serving his “life” sentence for second degree murder on Jan. 18, 2001. By March 2008, he was out of ... (Continue reading)
Written on 23 Dec, 2009 at 7:58 in
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Interim Staff A Belgian man diagnosed as being in a persistent vegetative state (PVS) for 23 years after an automobile accident was found to be conscious the whole time. Rather he had a condition known as Locked-in Syndrome, in which a person is fully aware of all of their surroundings, but due to their cognitive disability are unable to respond.
After being re-diagnosed by neurological expert Dr Steven Laureys, Rom Houben was able to communicate his ordeal with the assistance of a computer. ... (Continue reading)
Written on 7 Dec, 2009 at 8:34 in
Euthanasia, Politics | Author:
Paul Tuns Editor On Nov. 2, a column by Steven Fletcher appeared in the National Post about C-384, a private member’s bill that would legalize euthanasia and doctor-assisted suicide. Fletcher’s opinion could be influential; not only is he a Conservative MP and cabinet minister, he is a paraplegic confined to a wheelchair since a 1996 automobile accident, He said more should be done to improve the lives with severe disabilities and that care for terminally ill patients needs to get much better, but that is ... (Continue reading)
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 17 Aug, 2009 at 5:48 in
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Indian capital legalizes gay sex
NEW DELHI – Justice S. Muralidhar of New Delhi’s High Court decriminalized consensual gay sex between adults in a controversial decision on July 2. The law only applies within city limits, but sets a legal precedent that may be invoked by courts across India. While India’s gays celebrated the victory, spiritual leaders in the religiously diverse country strongly voiced their disapproval. “Islam is totally against it. Islam does not allow any unnatural act,” said ... (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)
