Jay Cameron, Justice Centre litigation manager, talks about Canada's proposed changes to its Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) laws, which do away with significant checks, balances and protections for the vulnerable. He says the new law is particularly insidious coming at a time when many of our senior citizens are suffering during the COVID lockdowns.
Justice Centre News Release, Nov 16, 2020: Justice Centre raises alarm over Bill C-7, links lockdowns to increased vulnerability of seniors
Canadian Parliament: (Bill C-7) An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying)
Justice Centre Report, (PDF): The Danger of Undue Influence: The Right to Life of the Elderly and Infirm, and Physician’s Conscience Rights
LifeSiteNews, Feb 28, 2020: Trudeau moves to make Canada most permissive ‘euthanasia regime’ in the world
Canadian Conference of Caltholic Bishops, Oct 20, 2020: Statement by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops to the re-tabling of Bill C-7
CanLII, Sep 11, 2019: Truchon c. Procureur général du Canada (French)
Jayde Jessome at Alexander Holburn (law firm) Sep 30, 2019: Truchon V. Procureur General-du-Canada: Superior Court of Quebec Finds Limiting Access to Medical Assistance in Dying (Maid) To End of Life Unconstitutional
Supreme Court of Canada: Chaoulli v. Quebec (Attorney General)
Theme Music "Carpay Diem" by Dave Stevens