Patient Distress in Forced MAID Transfers: B.C. Trial
A B.C. Supreme Court trial hears how forced transfers for assisted dying caused trauma. The case challenges religious exemptions for MAID in healthcare. Read the full story.
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Summerside family pleads for help after medical crisis in Mexico
The Wagner family from Summerside, P.E.I., is urgently seeking financial and logistical assistance after Robert Wagner suffered a severe medical emergency while in Mexico. Learn how you can help.
Thousands of Atlantic Canadians go abroad for medical care
A new study shows 4,600 residents of Atlantic Canada travelled internationally for medical treatment in 2025, highlighting pressures on the domestic healthcare system. Read the full analysis.
Mother Testifies in Landmark Vancouver MAID Case
Gaye O'Neill takes the stand in a precedent-setting case examining religious exemptions for Medical Assistance in Dying. A family's fight sparks a national legal debate.
Ontario couple leads court battle to change MAID in B.C.
A family from Ontario is spearheading a pivotal B.C. Supreme Court trial to alter Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) laws, arguing their daughter was forced to choose death due to inadequate care. The trial began January 12, 2026.
Hour-long waits for B.C. income, disability calls flagged
B.C.'s Ombudsperson Jay Chalke reveals critical delays in answering calls for income and disability assistance, highlighting systemic access issues. Learn about the findings and the call for government action.
Landmark MAID lawsuit against Catholic hospital opens in B.C.
A constitutional challenge over a Catholic hospital's right to deny medical assistance in dying began in Vancouver. The case centres on a patient's forced transfer and could reshape healthcare access in Canada.
Court to hear challenge to assisted dying religious exemption
A constitutional challenge against the religious exemption in Canada's assisted dying law is proceeding in B.C. court. The case could reshape end-of-life rights and religious freedoms.
B.C. Court Hears Challenge to MAID Law's Religious Exemptions
The B.C. Supreme Court will hear a Charter challenge regarding religious exemptions to Canada's assisted dying law. This pivotal case could reshape medical assistance in dying (MAID) access for religious healthcare institutions.
B.C. court hears Charter challenge on MAID religious exemptions
A British Columbia court will hear a pivotal Charter challenge regarding religious exemptions to Canada's Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) law. The case could redefine conscience protections for faith-based institutions.
Alberta minister vows no cuts to disability benefits
Alberta's Social Services Minister Jason Nixon commits to no budget cuts for AISH and new ADAP program, defends support levels ahead of July launch. Details on medical review panel revealed.
Sask. woman avoids MAID after Glenn Beck's help
Jolene Van Alstine, a 45-year-old Saskatchewan mother with a rare disease, was scheduled for MAID on Jan. 7, 2026. American commentator Glenn Beck intervened, securing U.S. medical consultations and offering hope.
Alberta AISH recipients fear new medical review panels
Disabled Albertans face anxiety over proposed AISH reforms, including new medical panels and reduced payments under ADAP. Advocates warn of pushing people into deep poverty.
Nova Scotia increases income assistance rates for 2026
Nova Scotia announces a rise in income assistance payments starting 2026, providing crucial financial support to residents. Learn about the changes and their impact.
Actress Claire Brosseau sues for MAID access
Montreal-born actress Claire Brosseau is suing for access to medical assistance in dying after decades of treatment-resistant mental illness. Read her story.
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.
Canadian medical labs face severe staff shortages
A national association warns of critical staffing shortages in Canada's medical labs, calling for urgent funding to train the next generation of professionals. Learn about the crisis and its impact on healthcare.
Canadian Doctor Criticizes 'Closed Off' Medical Training System
An Edmonton-born physician shares her challenging journey through Canada's restrictive medical residency system, highlighting barriers for Canadian-trained doctors seeking to practice at home.
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.
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.
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.
Ontario Residency Program Expanded for International Doctors
A judge's injunction has forced Ontario to expand its medical residency program, giving internationally trained doctors like Ottawa's Ashok Kumar Biswas a renewed opportunity to practice. Read about the policy reversal and its impact on the doctor shortag
Police search for missing 11-year-old in Kitchener
Waterloo Regional Police are asking for the public's help to locate 11-year-old Angel, last seen in Kitchener on December 2, 2025. Anyone with information is urged to contact authorities immediately.
London team provides 3D-printed orthopedic care in Gaza
A medical team from London, Ontario, is using 3D printing to create custom fixators for severe bone fractures in Gaza. This innovative approach offers critical care where resources are scarce.
USDA Threatens to Withhold SNAP Funds From States
The Trump administration warns it will withhold administrative funding from Democratic states that refuse to share personal data on food aid recipients, defying a court order. Learn about the clash over SNAP fraud prevention.
Police Release Images of Fergus Distraction Theft Suspects
Ontario Provincial Police are asking for the public's assistance to identify two individuals involved in a distraction theft in Fergus. View the suspect images and contact police with any information.
Ottawa Police Seek Suspect in Carling Ave Assault
Ottawa police ask for public help to identify a suspect in an October 3rd assault on Carling Avenue. The suspect is described as a white male, 30, with strawberry blond hair and a beard.
ODSP rules leave Windsor widow without survivor's pension
A Windsor, Ont. widow is left without financial support after her husband's death due to strict Ontario Disability Support Program eligibility rules. Learn about the policy gap affecting vulnerable families.
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.
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