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.
We’re asking Canadians to send a letter to their Members of Parliament to advocate for the legalization of advance requests.
Bill C-7 committed to a Parliamentary Review of Canada’s medical assistance in dying legislation.
An advance request would allow an individual to describe, in writing, a future circumstance in which they would like to access an assisted death.
The exclusion of those with a mental illness from accessing their constitutional right to MAID is stigmatizing and discriminatory.
Seeking access to MAID is an individual decision and a constitutional right that should be respected at all publicly funded health care facilities.
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.