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Right to Die in Canada

Canada has five organizations currently working to expand choice in dying.
  • AQDMD

    Not-for-profit group, but not a registered charity.

    Operates in Quebec only

    This is the Quebecois right to die society. 

    Services are provided in French.

  • BC Civil Liberties Association

    Registered Charity

    Based in BC but court challenge will have national impact.

    Launched a challenge in 2011 in BC to allow individuals who are seriously or incurably ill to have access to medically assisted dying and consensual physician aid in dying.

  • Dying With Dignity Canada

    Nationwide registered charity

    Informs about end-of-life options and offers tools for advance care planning.

    Supports individuals at the end of their lives, including those who want to hasten their dying.

    Educates about the case for choice in dying in Canada.

  • Farewell Foundation for the Right to Die

    Not-for-profit but not a registered charity.

    Created in February 2011.

    Farewell Foundation has launched a court challenge in BC to allow it to assist any member to end their lives in the time, place and manner of their choosing.
     

  • Right to Die Society of Canada

    Not-for-profit group, but not a registered charity.

    Nationwide

    Promotes the legalization of aid in dying (euthanasia and assisted suicide).

    Also educates individuals and the general public about options that are already available.