Robert Latimer has been a polarizing figure — not only in Saskatchewan, but Canada and beyond. The Wilkie-area farmer attracted national and international attention after killing his disabled daughter in what he maintained was an act of mercy. Others called it murder.
Continue Reading → Right or wrong, Latimer’s actions touched off national debate on euthanasia
In the not-too-distant future we are all going to have to ramp up efforts to fight euthanasia in Canada.
Continue Reading → Euthanasia: The stakes are insanely high
Other provinces across Canada are finding ways to protect the conscience of health-care workers as well as respect patient decisions with regard to euthanasia/assisted suicide, but Ontario’s Bill 84 totally lacks this kind of protection.
Continue Reading → Assisted death bill must accommodate docs’ faith
A former nurse has been charged with murdering eight care-home residents in southwestern Ontario over seven years, a string of deaths that would make her among the worst serial killers in Canadian history.
Continue Reading → Former nurse stands accused of being one of Canada’s most prolific serial killers
Although Canada has recognised a legal right to euthanasia, a number of loose ends need to be tidied up in the laws of the provinces and territories. Amongst these is defining the scope of conscientious objection for doctors who do not want to be associated with euthanasia.
Continue Reading → Canadian doctors should not be forced to refer for euthanasia