The following is an update from the Christian Medical and Dental Association of Canada.

 

Please fill out the survey from the Canadian Government re: expansion of MAiD  for those who wish to request in advance of developing a debilitating disease. We should make our views known to the Government when they ask for them. The survey ends on February 14.

 

If you wish to complete the survey just click on the links below.

There is also another link from the CMDA that gives you input on how to answer the questions. Some of the questions imply that the changes to the law will be accepted, so please read the instructions carefully.

From CMDA:

This October, Québec implemented a law allowing advance directives for MAiD for patients with capacity-limiting illnesses. This means people can choose MAiD in advance, based on assumptions of how they think they'll feel later. It's like asking a kid what they want to be when they grow up and assuming they'll feel the same when they're older.

While acknowledging that this is not in alignment with the Criminal Code, the Federal government has opted not to challenge Québec's legislation and instead is launching a series of consultations, including a survey which is available until February 14th, 2025.

Complete the Federal Survey Here

There are certain questions that presuppose answers and that makes it difficult to complete the questionnaire and get your viewpoint across. Attached is our sample response to the public survey being run by the Federal government. Please use your own words when completing the survey.

Sample Response

No Options, No Choice Team

A project of the Christian Medical and Dental Association of Canada 

 

Visit NoOptionsNoChoice.com to learn more.