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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Coroner recommendations after MAID case from bedsores
Quebec coroner investigates after quadriplegic man sought medical assistance in dying following severe hospital-acquired bedsores. New protocols recommended for patient care.
Slovenians vote in assisted dying referendum
Slovenians cast ballots in a historic referendum on legalizing assisted dying for terminally ill patients. A pivotal decision for end-of-life care in Europe.
Alice and Ellen Kessler Die in Joint Assisted Suicide
German entertainer twins Alice and Ellen Kessler have died together by assisted suicide at age 89. The sisters chose to end their lives, leaving a legacy of elegance and artistry.
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