Tag Archives: Assisted Dying
Prophetic Words
On this Flashback Friday we go back to May 3, 2015. I’ll add something extra at the end. Those opposing the recent Supreme Court of Canada ruling that has opened the door to assisted suicide in Canada are frequently branded as alarmists by proponents of euthanasia. Supposedly there will be controls to ensure that only […]
Is This Crazy?
Canada has a new law on “medical assistance in dying.” It sounds more clinical than what it really is Whether you call it doctor assisted suicide or legalized murder isn’t the point today. What is more at issue is how this new law expands what was already in place. When “maid” was first introduced five […]
Assisted Dying III
I suggested last year it was all about the money. Depressingly, it looks like I was right. A new report has been issued on the cost of physician assisted suicide (which became legal in 2016) to the Canadian health care system. It looks like the savings will be about $139 million a year. More if […]
Assisted Dying II
The Canadian Parliament has started debating legislation legalizing what they are calling “Doctor Assisted Dying” – which to me is a euphemism for euthanasia. I have touched on the subject before, the first time a year ago, and it is safe to say I am not enthused about the prospect. Neither are many Parliamentarians. The […]
Assisted Dying I
The Canadian Parliament has started debating legislation legalizing what they are calling “Doctor Assisted Dying” – which to me is a euphemism for euthanasia. I have touched on the subject before, the first time a year ago, and it is safe to say I am not enthused about the prospect. Neither are many Parliamentarians. The […]
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