Alex Schadenberg Executive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition Jean Marmoreo, who is a family physician who practised in downtown Toronto for 45 years and became one of Canada’s first euthanasia doctors in 2016, wrote an opinion article that was published in the Globe and Mail on October 9, 2026 supporting euthanasia for mental illness, as a sole criteria. Marmoreo's article fits the general position of the death lobby who have "drank the kool-aid" and view killing people by poison as just another procedure.
The following letter was sent by a supporter who wishes to remain anonymous. Dear Hon Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice I am writing to express my absolute condemnation of the government's plans to expand MAiD to permit advance requests for incapable, irreversible, and vulnerable patients.
Philippe Couillard, who was the Premier of Québec in 2014 when euthanasia was legalized, stated on a CBC radio program that he is not sure if he would support that law today. Darren Major reported for CBC News on October 10 that: The former Québec premier who oversaw passage of Canada’s first-ever medically assisted dying […] The post Québec’s Premier Who legalized Euthanasia Now having Second Thoughts appeared first on LifeNews.com .
"I'm not sure that I would have again voted for that law with the extension that we have seen in the recent years." Philippe Couillard, the former Quebec Premier, who legalized euthanasia. Alex Schadenberg Executive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition Philippe Couillard Philippe Couillard, who was the Premier of Quebec in 2014, when euthanasia was first legalized, told CBC news on October 10 that he is not sure if he would support that law today.
Gordon Friesen President: Euthanasia Prevention Coalition Gordon Friesen In the past weeks there has been much discussion of a particular Ontario case involving an elderly patient who deliberately chose a Palliative Care facility where medical homicide was allegedly not practiced, but where she was nevertheless subjected to several very aggressive proposals for euthanasia; where, under worsening circumstances she was actually told that no other relief was possible; where faced with outrage, from her supporting entourage, it was finally admitted that palliative sedation did, in fact, remain an
Justice Minister Sean Fraser and Health Minister Marjorie Michel stated on October 7, 2026 that the federal government will introduce legislation, that will prevent the implementation of euthanasia for mental illness as a sole criteria. However, the government legislation will also permit euthanasia by advanced request.
Canada has indefinitely suspended plans to legalize euthanasia for mental illness, which was scheduled to begin in 2027. However, the government has not ruled out future legislation that could permanently ban euthanasia for mental illness, and the suspension period remains undefined.
Justice Minister Sean Fraser and Health Minister Marjorie Michel stated on October 7, 2026 that the federal government will introduce legislation, that will prevent the implementation of euthanasia for mental illness as a sole criteria. However, the government legislation will also permit euthanasia by advanced request.
Tamara Jansen (MP) The Euthanasia Prevention Coalition is thankful to Tamara Jansen (MP) for sponsoring Bill C-218 and carrying this clear and important bill through parliament. Jansen's leadership was impressive.
Alex Schadenberg Executive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition Justice Minister Sean Fraser and Health Minister Marjorie Michel stated on October 7, 2026 that the federal government will introduce legislation, that will prevent the implementation of euthanasia for mental illness as a sole criteria. However, the government legislation will also permit euthanasia by advanced request.
Presentation at the EPC Press Conference on October 7 in support of Bill C-218 Alex Schadenberg My name is Alex Schadenberg and I am the Executive Director of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition. EPC opposes (MAiD), also known as euthanasia, as it constitutes the killing of a human being.
It is too early to assess what will happen now that Bill C-218, the private members bill that was sponsored by Tamara Jansen (MP) was defeated in parliament by a vote of 187 to 141 on October 7. Bill C-218 would have amended the Criminal Code to prevent euthanasia for mental illness as a sole […] The post Canadian Parliament Defeats Bill to Ban Euthanasia of Mentally Ill People appeared first on LifeNews.com .
Presentation at the EPC Press Conference on October 7 in support of Bill C-218 Dr Paul Saba My name is Dr Paul Saba. I am a family physician in Lachine Quebec.
Presentation at the EPC Press Conference on October 7 in support of Bill C-218 Odile Marcotte Je m'appelle Odile Marcotte et suis professeure retraitée de l'Université du Québec à Montréal et ancienne directrice adjointe du Centre de recherches mathématiques. Je suis de très prés le débat sur l'euthanasie depuis 2010 et suis membre du Conseil de la Coalition pour la prévention de l'euthanasie.
Alex Schadenberg Executive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition Alex Schadenberg It is too early to assess what will happen now that Bill C-218, the private members bill that was sponsored by Tamara Jansen (MP) was defeated in parliament by a vote of 181 to 147 on October 7. Bill C-218 would have amended the Criminal Code to prevent euthanasia for mental illness as a sole criteria.
Alex Schadenberg Executive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition The Belga News reported on October 7, 2026 that almost 25% of all Belgium euthanasia deaths are people who are not terminally ill. Belga News reported: Almost a quarter of euthanasia cases in Belgium involve patients who are not terminally ill, meaning their death is not expected in the near future.
Alex Schadenberg Executive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition Dr Gary Rodin Dr Gary Rodin and Dr Madeline Li, who are both professors of psychiatry at the University of Toronto, co-wrote an article that was published in the New York Times on October 5 titled: Assisted Death is not a choice of last resort in Canada. Rodin and Li begin the article by explaining that both of them work with patients with advanced cancer, both have counselled and assessed patients for the "procedure" and one of them has administered the drugs (poison) to end a persons life.
Alex Schadenberg Executive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition Last week I reported on the failed Tennessee lethal injection execution of Christa Pike. I explained how the concerns with failed execution deaths also apply to failed euthanasia and/or assisted suicide deaths.
Media Advisory Bill C-218, the bill to prevent MAiD for Mental Illness as a sole criteria, to go to a vote on October 7. Bilingual Press Conference: Wednesday, October 7, at 11 am Parliamentary Press Gallery - Room 135B West Block The Euthanasia Prevention Coalition (EPC) is hosting a press conference at the Parliamentary Press Gallery in Ottawa on October 7 at 11 am.
Alex Schadenberg Executive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition Dan Hart wrote an article that was published in the Washington Stand on September 29, 2026 about Canada's euthanasia law. Hart begins his article by commenting on Brigitte Stegemann (83) who was a grand mother and a Christian who recently died by euthanasia.
On Wednesday, September 30, Tennessee had it’s second consecutive botched lethal injection execution, this time it was Christa Pike. The concerns related to botched execution deaths also apply to botched euthanasia and/or assisted suicide deaths.
Alex Schadenberg Executive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition Dr Leslyn Lewis (MP) Dr Leslyn Lewis, the Member of Parliament from Haldimand-Norfolk, responded to the comments by Pope Leo , while he was in Lourdes France, concerning euthanasia and assisted suicide. Dr Lewis stated on X : Every human life has dignity, especially in moments of vulnerability.
Alex Schadenberg Executive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition I was talking with Frank Panico, who filmed and edited the Life Worth Living film , about the film festivals that we entered the Life Worth Living film . While going through the list we noticed that Life Worth Living was considered in several film festivals, it was screened in a few festivals and it won at the Niagara International Film Festival in June 2026.
Alex Schadenberg Executive Director Euthanasia Prevention Coalition On Wednesday, September 30, Tennessee had it's second consecutive botched lethal injection execution, this time it was Christa Pike. The concerns related to botched execution deaths also apply to botched euthanasia and/or assisted suicide deaths.
Kristin Logan left Canada to seek cancer treatment in the United States after waiting nine months for a diagnosis and receiving a pamphlet about Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) before seeing an oncologist. Since moving to the U.S., Logan's condition has improved significantly, and she credits the outstanding medical care she has received there for her better prognosis.
Sean, who suffered from obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorder, and depressive disorder along with several non-life-threatening physical conditions, experienced numerous negative encounters with emergency hospital services. The family hopes that sharing Sean's story will support opposition to expanding Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) eligibility for individuals with mental illness.
Kristin Logan left Canada to obtain cancer treatment in the United States after waiting nine months for a diagnosis and being given a Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) pamphlet by Canadian doctors. She reported that doctors in Canada effectively gave her a death sentence and advised her on how to carry it out, as discussed in an interview with Laura Ingraham on Fox News.
A group of medical professionals sent a letter to Tennessee Governor Bill Lee stating that healthcare professionals should never assist with executions following the botched lethal injection execution of Tony Carruthers on May 21, 2026 in Tennessee. Austin Sarat reported that Tony Carruthers was taken to the execution chamber where the state of Tennessee began the process of putting him to death.
Debbie Fisher wrote a letter to Members of Parliament urging support for Bill C-218, which will be voted on October 7. She expressed concern that mental illness might lead individuals to request medical aid in dying and emphasized the need to help people with mental illness rather than assist them in dying.
