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Recognizing our Donors
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As a charitable organization, Dying With Dignity Canada’s work would not be possible were it not for the generous contributions of our donors. We acknowledge – with an enormous debt of gratitude – our group of financial supporters.
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Dying With Dignity Canada’s past and present Annual Reports, audited financials, and newsletters.
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The lack of access to advance requests is a critical gap in our country’s assisted dying legislation — and must be corrected.
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Navigating a request for medical assistance in dying
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Everything you need to know about requesting medical assistance in dying in your province or territory.
Get the facts on MAID
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Learn more about Canada’s assisted dying law and what it means for your right to a peaceful death.
Medical Assistance in Dying
Navigating a request for medical assistance in dying
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“In My Own Time”
In My Own Time follows the emotional stories of people across Canada who chose to end their suffering through medical assistance in dying (MAID).
Advance Care Planning
Our Advance Care Planning (ACP) Kit invites you to think about and express your wishes for health care and treatment at the end of life.
Medical assistance in dying Assessment Guide
Canada’s medical assistance in dying (MAID) law requires that two independent health care providers evaluate an individual’s eligibility for MAID.
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The World Federation of Right to Die Societies maintains a collection of books, movies, and podcasts on their website.
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Clarification about the medications used in a MAID provision
Those who have attended a MAID death - family, loved ones, nurses and clinicians - describe the provision as peaceful, calm and that the person drifted off to sleep.
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