Canada: Council of Canadians with Disabilities Respond to Global News’ Promotion of Killing Disabled People

March 26, 2012Council of Canadians with Disabilities, disability rights advocates, euthanasia, media bias, Our News & Commentary Blog, Rhonda Wiebe, Robert LatimerStephen Drake

…r Health Ethics Centre, University of Alberta) and Krista Flint (Inclusive Humanity) Re: CCD’s Response to “Taking Mercy” (Global 16×9; March 16, 2012) Date: March 26, 2012 Your media blog “Taking Mercy” (March 16, 2012) has left many Canadians in a state of shock. The entire program was filled with misinformation, fear, and stigma. Those of us who live with disabilities could easily have shared hospital rooms, support services, classrooms or neig…

Disability Rights Coalition Challenges Discriminatory Sections of Canada’s Assisted Dying Law in Court

September 30, 2024"death with dignity", ableism, assisted suicide, better dead than disabled, Canada, court cases, euthanasia, Inclusion Canada, MAID, Our News & Commentary Blog, press release, quality of life judgmentsassisted suicide, court cases, euthanasia, Inclusion Canada, MAID, medical aid in dyingDiane Coleman

…orting them to live.” “This challenge is about protecting the equality and human rights of all people with disabilities in Canada,” said Heather Walkus, National Chairperson of the CCD. “Instead of providing the support and resources we need to live, our government is offering death. It’s unacceptable, and we won’t stand for it.” “Indigenous Peoples and communities across Canada face higher rates of disability, poverty, and isolation while continu…