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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 & EventsOttawa's Pat McLaughlin shares an original poem, in which she reflects on her wishes for care at end of life.
Read moreIn celebration of National Advance Care Planning Day on April 16, Dying With Dignity Canada board member Leigh Naturkach shares her top five things to consider when planning for end of life. April may be Advance Care Planning month, but...
Read moreHave you started thinking about advance care planning? Do you know who you would choose to make decisions about your health on your behalf? If you...
Read moreWatching a family member access medical assistance in dying (MAID) can be a complicated emotional experience, one that Nova Scotia’s Jenny Hasselman knows all too...
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