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Married 41 years​ and racked with pain, ​N.B. couple said goodbye together using MAID

On the morning of February 25 at around 10:45, Lee Goguen had a heart-wrenching conversation with her father, Gerald Goguen,…

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Health

B.C. civil rights group that fought for MAID now wants it reviewed

The British Columbia Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) is urging both the provincial and federal governments to conduct a thorough review…

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Health

More than 15,000 received MAID in 2023 as growth slows, report says

In 2023, over 15,000 individuals in Canada opted for medical assistance in dying (MAID), according to the latest report from…

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Health

Ottawa will not challenge Quebec’s law allowing advance requests for MAID

Federal Health Minister Mark Holland says Ottawa will not be contesting Quebec’s law that allows advance requests for medical assistance in…

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Politics

Disability rights groups launching Charter challenge against MAID law

Politics·New A coalition of disability rights groups says it is launching a Charter challenge against a part of Canada’s law…

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Health

At 11, he suffered in palliative care for weeks. His mom says MAID should have been an option

WARNING: This story contains images and details of a child near the end of his life. Valérie Daigle wishes her…

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Politics

Quebec to approve advance requests for MAID as of Oct. 30

The Quebec government is following through on its promise last month to authorize certain early requests for medical assistance in…

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Politics

Quebec to authorize early requests for MAID, won’t wait for Ottawa to change law

Quebec says that starting this fall it will authorize early requests for medical assistance in dying from certain patients before…

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Canada

MAID lawsuit shines spotlight on faith-based health organizations

A recent lawsuit over access to medical assistance in dying (MAID) in some hospitals in British Columbia has put the…

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Health

Providence Health reveals 19 patients were forced to transfer this year due to its MAID policy

Nineteen people this year have been forced to transfer out of Providence Health Care facilities to access medical assistance in…

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