Category Archives: Canada

Canada: Toujours Vivant-Not Dead Yet Release: Bill 52 And Suicide Prevention Week: Deadly Irony

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Press Release from Toujours-Vivant-Not Dead Yet: Bill 52 And Suicide Prevention Week: Deadly Irony VALLEYFIELD, QC, Feb. 1, 2014 /CNW Telbec/ – While Quebec marks suicide prevention week from February 2-8, disability rights activists believe Bill 52, which would allow euthanasia of ill and disabled people, undermines the public policy of suicide prevention. “There is … Continue reading Canada: Toujours Vivant-Not Dead Yet Release: Bill 52 And Suicide Prevention Week: Deadly Irony →

Euthanasia, the Quebec Hearings, Donald Low and Some Great Replies

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Over the past couple of weeks, there have been hearings on the legalization of euthanasia in Quebec – and I’ll try to get more about that up soon.  They are still going on.  Proposed legislation would not be limited to people who are expected to die in a short time, but opens the door to … Continue reading Euthanasia, the Quebec Hearings, Donald Low and Some Great Replies →

Blog Recommendation: Two to Read from the Flanoor Blog by Adrian Rhodes

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A couple of days ago, someone sent me a friend request on Facebook.  After I accepted, we exchanged a few pleasantries and info – and then he mentioned something about a blog.  I’m always happy to find other thinkers and writers on the net that I can read and that I can point others to.  … Continue reading Blog Recommendation: Two to Read from the Flanoor Blog by Adrian Rhodes →

Guest Blog: “On Trees and Travel and the Value of Life” by Audrey Cole

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(Editor’s note: I meant to post this article last week, but offline business have kept me away from much that I planned on doing on the blog.  My apologies to Audrey Cole for the delay.  This is not the usual type of essay one sees on this blog – that makes it all the more … Continue reading Guest Blog: “On Trees and Travel and the Value of Life” by Audrey Cole →

Council of Canadians with Disabilities Media Advisory – Suicide Celebration Instead of Suicide Prevention

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From the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition Blog: (Note – the op-ed mentioned below is included at the end of the media advisory, instead of just linked as stated in test) CCD Media Advisory: Suicide Celebration Instead of Suicide Prevention   23 April 2013, WINNIPEG, MB    According to media reports, Susan Griffiths’ assisted suicide will likely … Continue reading Council of Canadians with Disabilities Media Advisory – Suicide Celebration Instead of Suicide Prevention →