In March 2021, the Canadian government expanded the euthanasia law by passing Bill C-7. One of the expansions was to permit euthanasia (MAiD) for a mental illness alone. The government delayed MAiD for mental illness alone to provide time to prepare for this change. The government is now planning to implement MAiD for mental illness alone on March 17, 2027. Bill C-218 would prevent MAiD for mental illness alone.
EPC is producing a social change film. Part of that film concerns euthanasia for mental illness. Please share our short video: No MAiD for Mental Illness (Video Link).
This short video features: Alex Schadenberg, Executive Director of EPC; Alicia Duncan, whose mother died by euthanasia based on mental health, Kelsi Sheren, a combat veteran who experienced PTSD while serving our country, Dr. David D'Souza, a chronic pain specialist and Dr. Will Johnston, a family physician and leader of Euthanasia Resistance BC.
To pass, Bill C-218 needs Member of Parliament from all political parties to support it. Talking points for speaking to your Member of Parliament:
- Only comment on MAiD for mental illness alone. Bill C-218 only deals with that issue. There are many concerns, but mixing issues weakens your position.
- Contact your Member of Parliament, even if you know his/her position on MAiD.
- Ask others, including groups that you belong to, to contact their Member of Parliament.
More information on Bill C-218.
- Bill C-218 introduced to prevent MAiD for Mental Illness (Link).
- Support Bill C-218. No to MAiD for Mental Illness (Link).
- Supporting Bill C-218 - I am so thankful to be alive (Link).
- I got better. Support Bill C-218 prevent MAiD for Mental Illness (Link).
- My story: No to MAiD for Mental Illness (Link).
- Patti's story. Support Bill C-218. (Link).
- The majority of Canadians do not support MAiD (euthanasia) for mental illness (Link).
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