76,475 Canadians Have Died by MAID: A Decade of Debate
A decade after legalization, MAID accounts for 1 in 20 deaths in Canada. Proponents cite pent-up demand, while critics warn of lax safeguards and questionable practices.
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Pope Leo XIV criticizes Illinois assisted suicide law
Pope Leo XIV voices profound disappointment after Illinois governor signs 'Deb's Law,' allowing medically assisted suicide. He calls for renewed respect for life from conception to natural death.
OU fires instructor over grade dispute involving Bible citation
The University of Oklahoma dismissed a teaching assistant after an investigation found she was 'arbitrary' in failing a student's paper citing the Bible on gender. Explore the clash over academic freedom and DEI.
Debate: Should Ontario Increase Highway Speed Limits?
As Alberta posts 110 km/h signs, Ontario faces calls to review its highway speed limits. Experts weigh safety, efficiency, and modern vehicle capabilities in the ongoing debate.
CNN Panel Clashes Over Trump-Kennedy Center Renaming
A CNN debate turned heated over adding Trump's name to the JFK Center, with panelists clashing over legacy, 2020 protests, and historical reckoning. Explore the fiery exchange.
Marc Miller Stands Firm on Quebec French Debate
Federal Minister Marc Miller addresses the backlash to his comments on language and fractures within the Quebec Liberal Party. Read the latest developments.
Sly Ad Campaign Revives 'Go Habs Go' in Montreal Metro
A clever Hellmann's ad campaign uses wordplay to reference the banned 'Go Habs Go' slogan in STM stations, poking fun at Montreal's language debate. Discover how a Toronto ad exec sparked the conversation.
Judge stops husband's 'Death Plan' for wife with Alzheimer's
A B.C. Supreme Court judge has intervened to protect a 77-year-old woman with advanced Alzheimer's from her husband, who openly discussed a plan to end her life if she became ineligible for MAID. Read the full ruling details.
Miller: 'We're all on same page' about protecting French
Federal Minister Marc Miller stands by his comments on protecting French in Quebec, emphasizing inclusion of anglophone and Indigenous communities. Read his full response.
N.S. community seeks relocation of downtown homeless shelter
Residents in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, are calling for Viola's Place Society homeless shelter to be moved from the downtown area. Learn about the community's concerns and the ongoing debate.
New York to legalize medically assisted suicide
Governor Kathy Hochul announces New York will legalize medically assisted suicide with strict safeguards. The move follows extensive debate and aims to provide end-of-life options.
NY Gov. Hochul Reaches Deal on Medically Assisted Suicide
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announces a landmark agreement to legalize medically assisted suicide, marking a pivotal shift in end-of-life care policy. Learn the details and implications.
Edmonton infill parking debate heats up over developer comments
An Edmonton developer's opinion on street parking and infill housing sparks strong resident rebuttal. Read the latest on this local urban planning controversy.
Ethics of MAID for Mental Illness Debated in Parliament
As Parliament debates Bill C-218 to exclude mental illness from MAID eligibility, experts question if offering assisted death masks a failure to provide adequate mental health support and dignified living conditions in Canada.
Poilievre's Conservatives to force pipeline vote next week
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre plans to force a parliamentary vote on a pipeline agreement through an opposition motion. The move, set for next week, intensifies political debate over energy policy. Read the details.
Wicked: For Good Revives Body Image Debate
The 'Wicked: For Good' premiere featuring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande has reignited a complex conversation about body representation and imagery in Hollywood. Explore the details and the ongoing debate.
Ottawa Police $26M budget increase fuels community debate
A proposed $26 million budget increase for Ottawa Police faces opposition, highlighting a deep-seated trust deficit and debate over funding for social services vs. policing.
CRA Secretary disputes auditor general's findings on accuracy
The Secretary of State for the CRA pushes back against the auditor general's report questioning tax data accuracy. Get the latest on this political dispute and its implications.
Leaders' Debate Commission wants out of scrum responsibility
Canada's Leaders' Debates Commission is stepping back from managing post-debate scrums, citing complexity. The move shifts responsibility back to parties and media. Read the full story.
Canada's Energy Debate Flips, Expert Advocates Realism
A seismic shift in Canada's energy conversation sees public focus turning to economic growth. B.C. expert Don Wright argues affordable energy is key to prosperity, even amid climate goals.
2 arrested as Toronto Police push back on Munk Debate protest
Toronto Police charged two people after pushing back against pro-Palestine protesters outside a Munk Debate featuring Israeli politicians. Read about the clash and the charges laid.
Alberta teen gets robot-assisted transplant, a first for pediatrics
A teen from Alberta is a pioneer in pediatric surgery, undergoing a robot-assisted transplant at the University of Alberta Hospital. This marks a significant advancement in Canadian medical technology.
Miller 'fed up' with language debate, Legault calls him disgrace
New languages minister Marc Miller sparks Quebec backlash after saying he's 'fed up' with politicized French debate. PM Carney backs him as Legault fumes. Read the latest.
B.C. care workers reach transition deal with province
Workers in B.C.'s long-term and assisted living facilities have ratified a new transition agreement. The deal marks a significant step for the sector's workforce.
Dignitas founder Ludwig Minelli dies by assisted suicide
Ludwig Minelli, founder of the Swiss right-to-die organization Dignitas, has died by voluntary assisted dying days before his 93rd birthday. Read about his legacy.
Exxon Valdez Legacy Haunts Pipeline Debate
The 1989 Exxon Valdez disaster casts a long shadow over Canada's northern pipeline discussions. Explore the enduring environmental fears and the debate over oil tanker safety.
Reader Criticizes One-Sided Pipeline Political Debate
A North Vancouver reader argues politicians do a disservice by ignoring oil spill risks, citing Exxon Valdez. Calls for informed pipeline debate in Canada.
MAID accounts for 5% of Canadian deaths in 2024
New federal data reveals medical assistance in dying accounted for 5.1% of all deaths in Canada last year, with cancer being the most common underlying condition. Read the full report.
Cancer primary reason for assisted deaths in Canada
New federal data reveals cancer remains the leading diagnosis for medical assistance in dying. Learn about the trends and implications for Canada's healthcare system.
NDP leadership debate highlights from Montreal
Five NDP leadership contenders faced off in Montreal's French-language debate. See how candidates performed on language skills, policy, and fashion statements.
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