The death with dignity decision explained
A brief synopsis of Lee Carter v. Canada (Attorney General) In February 2015, the Supreme Court of Canada, in a unanimous decision, confirmed that Canadians have the constitutional right to […]
Media Advisory: Supreme Court of Canada to release death-with-dignity decision; BCCLA & plaintiff’s family to be available in Ottawa
Tuesday, February 3, 2015 For immediate release OTTAWA – On Friday morning, February 6, 2015, at 9:45 am Eastern, the Supreme Court of Canada will release reasons for judgment in […]
Avis aux médias : Aide médicale à mourir – la Cour suprême du Canada rendra sa décision
OTTAWA (3 février 2015) – Le vendredi, 6 février, 2015, à 09h45 HE, la Cour suprême du Canada rendra sa décision dans l’appel Carter c. Canada – le procès de […]
Undetectable: A Community Forum
“Undetectable: what it means and what it doesn’t” is the topic of the next community forum being hosted by Positive Living BC. The night will feature an interactive panel discussion […]
“Zero Tolerance for Stigma & Discrimination”
The Tsleil-Waututh Nation in partnership with the First Nations Health Authority is hosting a 2 day awareness event for HIV/AIDS. The event will include a range of speakers including our […]
DEATH WITH DIGNITY: Disability and rights groups file arguments in death with dignity Supreme Court case arguing ban on assisted dying is unconstitutional
Supporters of case speak out for compassion and choice at the end of life TORONTO, ON (August 25, 2014) – Interveners who support the right to assisted dying for the […]
Sex workers and rights watchdog call on the Minister of Justice to refer Bill C-36 to the Supreme Court of Canada
VANCOUVER [July 9, 2014] — The Providing Alternatives, Counselling & Education (PACE) Society and British Columbia Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) are appearing before the Justice and Human Rights Committee today […]
Health Canada blasted for threatening to share medical-pot user info with the RCMP
By Travis Lupick/ Straight.com Published March 19, 2014 “Simply horrific” is how Micheal Vonn described a Health Canada threat to turn the personal information of medicinal-marijuana users over […]
DEATH WITH DIGNITY: Supreme Court of Canada decides to hear assisted dying case
Ottawa – The Supreme Court of Canada announced today that it will hear the BC Civil Liberties Association’s (BCCLA) appeal of the death with dignity case, Lee Carter et al. v. Attorney […]
Top court to decide whether to hear death with dignity case
Ottawa – The Supreme Court of Canada will announce on Thursday, January 16, 2014, whether it will hear BC Civil Liberties Association’s (BCCLA) appeal of the death with dignity case, […]
