Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) - Supports Bill C-314

Bill C-314, the bill that will prevent euthanasia for mental illness, has its second hour of debate on Thursday, October 5, 2023.

Message from the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (Link)

If you agree that MAiD should not be applicable for persons suffering solely from mental illness, now is the time to make an impact and help us support Bill C-314.

Contact your local MP and ask them to vote Yes on Bill C-314. Below is a suggested template you can use to email or leave a voicemail for your MP. Find out your MP’s contact information by using the link below and entering your postal code.

Suggested template:

I support Bill C-314 and agree with Honorable Ed Fast and the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention that MAiD (Medical Assistance in Dying) should not be applicable for persons suffering solely from mental illness. I am asking for you to vote YES allowing Bill C-314 to be referred to the parliamentary committee.

Press Release (Link).

Read Bill C-314 (Link).

Find your Member of Parliament (Link).

Letter from Hon. Ed Fast (MP) (Link).