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\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Living With Dignity Newsletter<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n
\u00a0 Vol. 11<\/span><\/div>\n
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\"\"<\/a><\/span><\/span>A Word from the Director<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Last month, I spoke to you about the constant pressure to accept euthanasia and assisted suicide in our society, and to extend the reach of the law to an ever-growing number of people (>><\/a>). Unfortunately, the month of September continued in the same direction as the preceding months.<\/p>\n

Thus, after the CHUM (>><\/a>), the MUHC (>><\/a>), and the Maison Albatros (>><\/a>) in August, the attacks of September were directed this time against the Commission on end-of-life care (Commission sur les Soins de Fin de Vie, CSFV), and against the bishops of the Catholic Church in Canada. Meanwhile, the new federal law was the subject of a first court challenge... to extend the reach of the law to a greater number of people (>><\/a>).<\/p>\n

On the first hand, some euthanasia doctors expressed their \u201cexasperation\u201d with the CSFV because, as they said, it is asking them too much information following the death of their patients by euthanasia (>><\/a>). The commission, which was created to monitor\u00a0the implementation of the law on euthanasia in Quebec, was also the target of another accusation: its impartiality has been questioned on the grounds that some members of its board of directors would not be in favor of euthanasia (>><\/a>).<\/p>\n

The proponents of euthanasia then took this\u00a0opportunity to unite\u00a0their voices in a chorus of complaints pounding-in the idea that all members of this commission should adhere \"body and soul\" to the principles of euthanasia to ensure neutrality (sic).<\/p>\n

In an article in the Huffington Post (>><\/a>), I questioned this strange principle while denouncing the propaganda that pushes always in the same direction.<\/p>\n

After the CSFV, it was the turn of the bishops of Canada to be beaten by the media (>><\/a>). Indeed, meeting in the plenary assembly in Cornwall to discuss - among other topics - issues around euthanasia and assisted suicide, they received stones and insults for daring to discuss (!) the possibility of refusing a Catholic funeral in some cases of euthanasia, as suggested by the Alberta bishops in a document somehow nuanced on the issue\u00a0(>><\/a>).<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, these events show us again\u00a0that supporters of medically induced death tolerate no exception to their rule that requires total acceptance of the principle of euthanasia by everyone. In fact, since its legalization in Quebec and Canada, euthanasia and assisted suicide increasingly unveil a face with\u00a0totalitarian colours.<\/p>\n

Thus, behind a facade of openness and respect for others, it is clear that exceptions in the application of the Canadian Criminal Code for \"extreme cases\" stealthily become orders to be respected and applauded by everyone.<\/p>\n

Living with Dignity<\/em> will continue to resist this organized pressure, and promote the value of each human person as well as the importance of good accessible health care to all.<\/p>\n

Thank you for supporting our efforts and our initiatives.<\/p>\n

In solidarity,<\/p>\n

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Aubert MARTIN, executive director, Living with Dignity<\/p>\n

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