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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 and audited financials.
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We’re asking Canadians to send a letter to their Members of Parliament to advocate for the legalization of advance requests.
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End-of-Life Support
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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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Join the movement to afford Canadians compassion and choice at end of life.
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2022 World Federation Of Right To Die Societies International Conference
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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.
Advance Care Planning Kit
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. It is intended to provoke thinking, conversation, and planning, and to encourage communication among you, your loved ones, and your health care providers.
Patient Rights Guide
In Canada, health care is managed by the provincial and territorial governments. Dying With Dignity Canada’s Patient Rights Guide offers general information about patient rights in Canada.
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Dad chose MAID over suffering
On his last day, Dad was ready. He was in his own suite, in his favourite recliner, surrounded by those who loved him, not alone in a hospital bed. While an acoustic guitar played softly in the background, we lit candles and set up photographs of deceased family members who were waiting on the other side.
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