Van Hoey, a Belgian doctor, has become the first physician to face possible criminal prosecution for violating Belgium’s 13-year-old euthanasia law, the De Moor case is being held up to Canada as an example of the dangers of legalizing physician-assisted death. Read more >>
Suicidal thoughts have many causes. Most often, suicidal thoughts are the result of feeling like you can't cope when you're faced with what seems to be an overwhelming life situation. If you don't have hope for the future, you may mistakenly think suicide is a solution. You may experience a sort of tunnel vision, where in the middle of a crisis you believe suicide is the only way out.
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It wasn’t until he was 10 days old that Sally Phillips' eldest son was diagnosed with Down's syndrome. But rather than tragedy, Olly brought comedy, joy and mischief into her family's life. Now Sally wants to change the misconception that Down’s is a depressing and life-ruining condition. Watch video >>
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A former Winnipegger, who produced a documentary about assisted dying in Belgium, is concerned Canada's new assisted dying law might soften over time. Read more >>
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At the end of October, I went to Windsor, Ontario to participate at the annual Symposium of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition, where I was invited to present a summary of the euthanasia situation in Quebec. This year’s annual meeting had a very powerful theme: resisting euthanasia and assisted suicide. Once again, this event has given rise to very good exchanges and a rich sharing of experiences and understanding of current issues, both in Canada and elsewhere in the world.
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