Medical Assistance in Dying
People who are suffering unbearably with serious and incurable medical conditions should have the right to choose a dignified and peaceful death. After ten years and two groundbreaking cases, the […]
In Loving Memory of Robyn Moro
January 28, 1949 – August 31, 2017 “Never forget that justice is what love looks like in public.” – Cornel West Dear Robyn, Thank you for your courage. You […]
In memory of Elayne Shapray
We wish to share with our friends and supporters a few words about a tireless advocate, and our friend, Elayne Shapray. Volunteer, activist, spokesperson, and indomitable spirit. Born on Sept. […]
We did it!
You brought us to our goal! What incredible week. In just 6 hours we raced passed our initial goal of $25,000. Then, just over a week after launching our crowdfunder, […]
Lamb v. Canada: the Death with Dignity Case Continues
On June 27, 2016, the BCCLA filed a constitutional challenge to the new assisted dying law (Bill C-14), a restrictive federal law that violates the rights of suffering Canadians. The […]
Your MP needs to hear from you today.
Bottom line: The federal government of Canada has proposed assisted dying legislation that is much more restrictive than what the Supreme Court decided. The proposed legislation, Bill C-14, would leave out […]
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Assisted dying bill: suffering Canadians left behind
This morning the federal government released its long awaited bill on medically assisted dying. While the legislation permits assisted dying for adults suffering from physical illnesses, and does not include some […]
Death with dignity update: delay is not an option
It’s been eight months since our historic victory before the Supreme Court of Canada affirming the right for the seriously and incurably ill to seek physician assistance in dying. At […]
A better conversation with the sick and the dying
This blog is an adaptation of the speaking notes of Hollis Johnson, one of the lead plaintiffs in the BCCLA’s historic Carter v. Canada, death with dignity case. Hollis delivered […]
