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Q u i - v\u00a0i v e \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Living With Dignity Newsletter<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n
\u00a0 Vol. 1<\/span><\/div>\n
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A Word from the Director<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

It is with great pleasure that we present this first edition of Qui-Vive<\/em>, the new monthly newsletter of Living with Dignity. With Qui-Vive<\/em>, you will be kept up to date on current issues, our actions and how you can help promote our cause.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

We hope that\u00a0you will enjoy our newsletter and share it with those around you. Every voice\u00a0is important because every voice\u00a0represents a person who advocates for the inestimable value of every human life, as an antidote to the medicalization of death.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Enjoy the reading!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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News Updates<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

In Quebec<\/strong>, the\u00a0Act Respecting End-of-Life Care<\/em>\u00a0(Bill\u00a052) \u200b\u200bwill come into effect on December\u00a010. Although the procedures are not yet clear, this date will inaugurate the legalization of euthanasia in Quebec, under the pseudonym \"medical aid in dying\". With a single exception, all palliative care centres still refuse that such a practice take place within their walls, as do all the health professionals of the\u00a0CHUM\u00a0palliative care service. Which shows that the medical staff working on the front lines still maintains its opposition to euthanasia despite the intimidation campaign against them in the public square.\u200b<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

In Canada<\/strong>, everything seems to indicate that\u00a0the new Liberal government of Justin Trudeau will support the request of the Federal External Panel and\u00a0<\/span>ask the Supreme Court of Canada\u00a0<\/a>for a six-month extension\u00a0of the deadline to implement a law to \"regulate\" the decriminalization of assisted suicide. We remind you that the Supreme Court gave the federal government until next February 6, 2016 to set up a legislative framework following its judgment, known as the Carter decision. We would welcome an extension\u00a0with relief because it would allow us to continue our advocacy to promote life options. This challenge is also\u00a0too crucial and dramatic\u00a0to be rushed\u00a0- which would add insult to injury.\u200b<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Euthanasia Symposium\u00a0: a\u00a0success !<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Students from the Canadian Physicians for Life<\/em>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>attended\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>the Euthanasia\u00a0<\/span>Symposium\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
as part of their\u00a0<\/span>annual\u00a0<\/span>Medical\u00a0<\/span>Student Forum<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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More than 150 people attended the Symposium\u00a0<\/span>Theory and Reality about Euthanasia<\/a>, which took place at the Ville-Marie\u00a0Hotel\u00a0in Montreal on October 31. One after the other, more than ten speakers from across Canada presented the facts behind the words to an audience mainly composed of young medical students. A tribute award was presented to Dr. Balfour Mount for his outstanding contribution to defending human values for over 40 years. We thank everyone who contributed to the success of this conference!\u200b<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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Dr. Catherine Ferrier accepts the award on behalf of Dr. Balfour Mount<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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New tool to write directly to the public authorities<\/strong><\/span><\/span>\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n

At the request of many people who wish to support the defense of physicians'\u00a0freedom of conscience, a new site was established, that is specifically tailored for each province. By visiting moralconvictions.ca<\/a>, you can now send a letter directly to the relevant political authorities.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

With one click, your personal letter (or the model already prepared for you) will be forwarded to the Quebec Minister of Health, the Quebec College of Physicians and the Provincial-Territorial Committee (click here >><\/a>). You can also use it to easily write to the Minister of Justice of Canada, the Federal External Panel and your local MP (click here >><\/a>).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Take advantage today\u00a0and spread the word!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Press Review\u00a0(French and English)<\/b><\/p>\n