Posted During November, 2013

In the debate on Bill 52 we often hear the argument that we don't let our pets suffer and so we shouldn't let our close ones suffer. This emotional argument is not too valid. There are many reasons why we euthanise our domestic animals and often they have nothing to do with suffering.

To be perfectly clear, the majority of dogs and cats that are euthanised do not suffer. They are simply killed because they have become deadweight to their owner.

A Ministère de ...

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Bill 52, a law concerning end of life care, represents an enormous risk for vulnerable groups such as our elderly and people with disabilities. If it is adopted, this bill could indeed apply to people with disabilities. Despite its title and what is reported by the media the eligibility criteria don't mention end-of-life. The Bills' article 26 aims to define who could access medical aid in dying. This article specifies that a person could be euthanised if he meets the following criteria :

1. Must be fit and have reached the age of ...

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