April 21, 2016 – Anna Mehler Paperny, Global News
Just when you thought Canada’s years-long legal battle over assisted death was finished, the federal government may find itself back in court, being sued again over allegedly unconstitutional laws.
April 21, 2016 – Anna Mehler Paperny, Global News
The people who’ve fought for years to legalize assisted death in Canada are now hoping a law governing its use doesn’t pass.
February 25, 2016 – Anna Mehler Paperny, Global News
Canadians who want help dying should be able to get it wherever they are and whenever they feel they need it, even if they have a mental illness, a federal report says.
February 22, 2016 – Anna Mehler Paperny, Global News
A special joint committee will give the federal government its recommendations on physician-assisted death Thursday, bringing Canada a step closer to setting up a framework for doctors to help their patients die.
January 21, 2016 – Anna Mehler Paperny, Global News
Who qualifies for help dying? Who’s allowed to help them? What happens if you refuse? How do you ensure people really want to die before you help them die?
January 15, 2016 – Anna Mehler Paperny, Global News
It’s been 53 months since Elayne Shapray first put her name on an affidavit arguing for the right to die.
She learned Friday afternoon she’ll have to wait another four.
January 15, 2016 – Anna Mehler Paperny, Global News
The Supreme Court has granted part of the federal government’s request for extra time in crafting assisted dying legislation, giving them an extra four months instead of the six they had requested.
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