December 14, 2018
Don Kent’s gift to Canadians
DWDC’s Rachel Phan reflects on what it was like to help the late Don Kent blog about his journey with assisted dying.
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Personal Stories
I don’t want to die, but to be free of the pain that I am condemned to live with, I have no other choice.Read Adam's Story
There were tears, of course, but also much laughter and happiness, just as Jean had wanted. She wanted it to be a celebration of her life. It was her way.Read Jean and Don's Story
Giving people with dementia the right to consent to assisted dying in advance while they are still of sound mind allows them to exist with increased dignity because they will be able to control how their life plays out in the end.Read "Life on the locked unit"
Updates & EventsDWDC’s Rachel Phan reflects on what it was like to help the late Don Kent blog about his journey with assisted dying.
Read moreThe Canadian government must not wait any longer to restore the rights of people who have been discriminated against under the federal assisted dying law, Dying With Dignity Canada says.
Read moreFor a second straight year, participating in court challenges has been a significant focus of Dying With Dignity Canada’s advocacy. To keep you up to...
Read moreHealth Canada’s decision to create a federal Office of Palliative Care is a “promising step forward,” Dying With Dignity Canada (DWDC) says. The announcement of...
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