Advocacy
Advocating for assisted dying rules – and other end-of-life options – that respect the Canadian Constitution and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Despite historic gains in the Canadian end-of-life rights movement since 2016, too many Canadians are still unable to access their right to a peaceful death — leading to unwanted and unnecessary suffering. Dying With Dignity Canada advocates for assisted dying rules – and other end-of-life options – that respect the Canadian Constitution and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Myths and Facts – Medical assistance in dying (MAID) in Canada
Dying With Dignity Canada would like to clear up some misinformation surrounding MAID, the criteria and safeguards, and its application that we have been reading in recent media.
Current priorities
Advance requests
An advance request would allow an individual to describe, in writing, a future circumstance in which they would like to access an assisted death.
Institutional religious obstructions
An institutional religious obstruction (IRO) occurs when an institution denies, blocks, or impedes a person’s legal right to health care, including medical assistance in dying (MAID), on religious grounds.
MAID and mental disorders
The exclusion of those with a mental disorders from accessing their choice for MAID is stigmatizing and discriminatory.
Parliamentary review
The Parliamentary Review of medical assistance in dying (MAID) was a critical step in creating legislation that will improve access to assisted dying while also addressing the need for safeguards and protections.
Past priorities
We have come a long way in the defense of end-of-life rights in Canada. While we continue to advocate for those unable to access their constitutional rights, let’s remember what we have accomplished.
Empower. Inform. Protect your rights.