Canada's government is establishing a committee to examine Euthanasia for Mental Illness.

Alex Schadenberg
Executive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition

Canada's federal government has decided to establish another parliamentary committee to examine the implementation of MAiD euthanasia for mental illness alone. The committee will be comprised of 10 Members of Parliament and 5 Senators. The members of the committee will soon be announced, but adding 5 unelected, likely Trudeau appointed, Senators to the committee will immediately create a problematic situation.

The reason for the committee is to derail Private Members Bill C-218, which like it's predecessor in the last parliament (Bill C-314) would prevent euthanasia (MAiD) for mental illness alone. Bill C-218 has gained significant traction within the governing Liberal Party causing the government to strike a committee to deal with the issue.

Article: Preventing euthanasia for mental illness in Canada. Guide to supporting Bill C-218 (Read).

As stated, I expect that the committee and it's membership will soon be made public and we will provide you the necessary information for responding to the committee.

We are clear. No MAiD for Mental Illness.

Join the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition rally on parliament hill on Monday, April 13 at 12 noon.

My comments about Canada's Senate. 

When discussing issues related to euthanasia for mental illness alone, a member of parliament will listen to the concern of constituents. There are many people who have lived with mental health issues and suicidal ideation and are happy to be alive. These people may have been killed if euthanasia for mental illness alone were available at their dark time.

Senators are appointed until the age of 75 and are only responsible to their personal conscience. Justin Trudeau did not appoint Senators based on their political affiliation or as a reward for the work within the Liberal party, but rather he appointed people based on their philosophical beliefs. This is bad news for Canada and bad news for euthanasia in Canada.

Nonetheless, silence is our enemy. We will continue to stand up and speak the truth about euthanasia in general and euthanasia for mental illness alone.