Quebec Looks To Legalize Killing

Well, looks like Quebec is pushing euthanasia pretty hard. As usual, the opposition is playing catch-up.

Activists: Allowing 'medical aid in dying' means euthanasia for Quebec

Activists are pushing back against Parti Quebecois plans to allow what they say will be euthanasia in Quebec under the guise of "medical aid in dying."

The head of the Catholic Organization for Life and Family said plans to introduce legislation are not a surprise because they were part of the Parti Quebecois' platform. more

More On Quebec's Proposed Death Legislation

Here’s more on the Quebec government’s push to legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide.

Quebec government reveals plan to legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide

Quebec’s newly elected government announced that it plans to table legislation legalizing euthanasia and assisted suicide as early as next spring, even though Canadian federal law prohibits the practice.

A spokeswoman for the minority Parti Quebecois government of Premier Pauline Marois said the proposed legislation was part of the party’s election platform and was based on recommendations from the report of the province’s Special Commission on Dying with Dignity. more

More On Pro-Death Developments in Quebec

Here’s more on assisted sucide developments in Quebec.

Quebec To Pass MD-Assisted Suicide Law

A bedrock decision in Quebec has determined that medical doctors will now be permitted to aid terminally ill patients die, in "exceptional circumstances" and with their consent. Medically assisted-suicide has fueled ethical, legal and even religious and moral debates. The contention surrounding medically assisted suicide and the issue of consent has arisen continually. However, according to social services junior minister, Veronique Hivon, "We really feel that it is necessary to put forward such a possibility for people who, at the end of their life, are suffering in an unbearable manner." more

Quebec Moves Closer To Medicalized Killing

Things look like they are moving ahead to legalize medicalized killing in Quebec.

Reaction to doctor assisted suicide legislation

Groups for and against doctor assisted suicide are reacting to news from the Marois government that it plans to introduce legislation to decriminalize it.

George Buscemi, president of Quebec Life Coalition, worries that a law legalizing doctor assisted suicide will be abused by doctors and will put pressue on the vulnerable. more

Quebec Doctors Take A Stand Against Pro-Death

This should have been done long ago – medicos in Quebec taking an organized stand against medicalized death making.

Physicians Alliance for the Total Refusal of Euthanasia formed

The Physicians Alliance for the Total Refusal of Euthanasia has formed in Quebec. This group has established themselves under the banner to push for the Total Refusal of Euthanasia while promoting Caring, Not Killing. more

Quebec: A Recipe For Euthanasia

See? This is why we need euthanasia – it’ll get rid of all the old people.

Quebec seniors bear brunt of home-care cuts

In 2003, the Quebec government instituted a policy favouring home care for the elderly and disabled over long-term care institutions, but complaints are growing that the government is not delivering on its commitment.

Provincial ombudsman Raymonde Saint-Germain has found that while Quebec’s home-care policy does not allow the government to deprive anyone of home-care services, some people needing help to remain in their homes are excluded, others have their service reduced, waiting lists are getting longer and caregiver burnout is growing among family members.

“There are not enough resources,” Saint-Germain told The Gazette in a telephone interview explaining the conclusions of her March 30 report, Is home support always the best option? more