Respondents to Alberta's public survey on MAID may only have been invited to explain their answer when it aligned w/ what appears to have been the government’s position. Our friends at @maidincanada.bsky.social need your help to find the truth. Learn more: maidincanada.substac...

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Alberta refuses to answer a simple question: did its MAiD survey give everyone an equal opportunity to be heard?

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The Canadian Civil Liberties Association has urged the federal government to reject the indefinite exclusion of MAiD for mental illness. Their statement is the type of nuanced and thoughtful stance that was largely absent from the parliamentary committee's deliberations.

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The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) has filed its intervention factum in Saskatchewan v. UR Pride Centre for Sexuality and Gender Diversity – the first Supreme Court of Canada case to dire...

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"Decade of Choice: Canadian Perspectives on MAID" draws on new national research designed to uncover how people in Canada view MAID today. www.dyingwithdignity.ca/wp-content/u... via @dyingwithdignity.ca

MAID Family Support Society are accepting volunteer applications! Right now they especially need people who: - Are francophone or speak French - Have experienced the medical assistance in dying (MAID) loss of a spouse or partner - Have supported a loved one through MAID related to dementia

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Ten years ago, Canada made history. Today, medical assistance in dying (MAID) is part of our health care system — and people across Canada have a lot to say about it. (1/3)

End-of-life decisions are among the most personal and complex we face in our lifetimes. Yet many people navigate these decisions without access to reliable information. Today, we launch WeCanChoose.ca: a new public education website created by DWDC. It’s designed to change that. (1/3)

Make sure your loved ones know your wishes. Complete our free ACP Kit to prevent future stress and ensure that your care is aligned with your preferences and values. 🖥️ Download your copy today: champ.ly/Ncp2Ldpr

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Don’t leave your end-of-life care to chance. Our Advance Care Planning (ACP) Kit invites you to think about and express your wishes for health care and treatment at the end of life.

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Are you a MAID expert? Our friends at @maidincanada.bsky.social have launched a new website tackling medical assistance in dying (MAID) misinformation. Each month, they'll have a new quiz to help you test your MAID knowledge. Test your knowledge today: champ.ly/co9oNUQw

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Anita Samuels worked with the Southern Stl'atl'imx Health Society (SSHS) as a community physiotherapist for 20 years, delivering culturally appropriate shared health services to the Indigenous people of N’quatqua, Samahuam, and Skatin. (1/2)

This Seniors Month, we're sharing our discussion with Pauline Smiley, the Director of Administration at LiveWell Pathway Healthcare Services, about aging at home and what we need to consider if we want to remain in our homes as we age. Read more: champ.ly/xtKiEkyI

Also included in these poll results: 80 per cent of people across Canada say they support Track 2 where mental illness is the sole underlying condition.

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Did you know? A recent poll commissioned by DWDC indicates that 78% of people across Canada support advance requests for MAID for individuals who are competent at the time of the request, even if they are not diagnosed with a grievous and irremediable medical condition. Read more. champ.ly/zK2IgOev

Why I’m an advocate for assisted dying @dignityindying.org.uk @dyingwithdignity.ca @mydeathmydecision.bsky.social @humanists.uk www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2055...

DWDC volunteer and leader of Dignity Seniors Society's Inclusive Long-Term Care Project, Labhrás Quigley, shares his reflections on the challenges faced by 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors at the end of their lives, and what changes are needed to ensure dignity and inclusion. Read more: champ.ly/rVKw4fXl

Did you know? A recent poll commissioned by DWDC indicates that 78% of people across Canada support advance requests for MAID for individuals who are competent at the time of the request, even if they are not diagnosed with a grievous and irremediable medical condition. Read more. champ.ly/zK2IgOev

"In My Own Time" | A documentary that looks at what it means to die on one's own terms. Watch it streaming on-demand. champ.ly/h1sO3ZjQ

Let’s help stop the spread of misinformation about MAiD. Our healthcare professionals don’t deserve it and those considering an assisted death should not have to deal with the fear-mongering

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Our friends at @maidincanada.bsky.social have launched a new website tackling medical assistance in dying (MAID) misinformation. Each month, they'll have a new quiz to help you test your MAID knowledge. Are you a MAID expert? Take the quiz the link below to find out. champ.ly/2x403zP9

Supporter Davena knows that MAID is already well-regulated in Canada. She reached out to share her thoughts on recent legislation intended to roll back MAID access. If you agree with Davena, visit our website to get involved with our advocacy today: champ.ly/eltCTOJQ

"Everyone should be able to make their own informed decision. The tragedy occurs when information is withheld." In a letter to the editor for @barrietoday, DWDC volunteer Irena Lawrenson dispels misinformation about medical assistance in dying (MAID). Read more: champ.ly/Baw4qeox

LETTER: MAID relies on 'informed' end-of-life decisions

'As a retired police officer, I have seen many bad deaths, but my father had a good death. That is what I wish for others. A good death, free of suffering,' says letter writer

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Our friends at @maidincanada.bsky.social have launched a new website tackling medical assistance in dying (MAID) misinformation. Each month, they'll have a new quiz to help you test your MAID knowledge. Are you a MAID expert? Take the quiz the link below to find out. champ.ly/2x403zP9

MAiD Misinformation — Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) in Canada

MAiD Misinformation Are You a MAiD Expert? Take Our Monthly MAiD Quiz Below 〰️ Are You a MAiD Expert? Take Our Monthly MAiD Quiz Below 〰️ Are You a MAiD Expert? Take Our Monthly MAiD Quiz Below 〰️ MAiD Quiz - May 2026

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This National Hospice Palliative Care Week, read this story from our archive about why everyone — including people who choose medical assistance in dying (MAID) — deserves access to quality palliative care at end-of-life. Read more: champ.ly/BGbEc3Cs

Today would have been Sam O'Neill's 38th birthday. In 2023, Sam suffered through a painful, undignified forced transfer from St. Paul’s Hospital shortly before her MAID provision. (1/3)

Did you know? A recent OMNI poll commissioned by Dying With Dignity Canada indicates that 80% of people across Canada say they support Track 2 MAID where mental illness is the sole underlying condition. Read more: champ.ly/zK2IgOev

Volunteers are the backbone of DWDC. In honour of National Volunteer Week, we spoke with Erika Gilbert about why she chooses to volunteer. "In a world that oftentimes feels so heavy, complicated, and intense, being part of DWDC feels like a breath of fresh air." Read more: champ.ly/7ZU3ngGK

National Volunteer Week: New volunteer spotlight | Dying With Dignity Canada

We are celebrating National Volunteer Week 2026 in Canada this week (April 19 to 25). This year’s theme is “Ignite…

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Volunteers are the backbone of DWDC. In honour of National Volunteer Week, we spoke with Erika Gilbert about why she chooses to volunteer. "In a world that oftentimes feels so heavy, complicated, and intense, being part of DWDC feels like a breath of fresh air." Read more: champ.ly/7ZU3ngGK

National Volunteer Week: New volunteer spotlight | Dying With Dignity Canada

We are celebrating National Volunteer Week 2026 in Canada this week (April 19 to 25). This year’s theme is “Ignite…

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Wendy volunteers because she believes that everyone should have a right to choice at the end of life. In 2025, DWDC volunteers spent 10,000+ hours helping people across Canada avoid unwanted suffering. If you’ve had a positive experience with our volunteers, please share below! 👇 #NVW2026

Last year, DWDC’s Chapters delivered over 170 educational presentations in their communities. Emily is part of that critical work. Do you volunteer? Share why in the comments below 👇 #NVW2026 #NationalVolunteerWeek

Colleen volunteers for DWDC because she believes that each person deserves dignity, autonomy, and respect at the end of life. What drove you to support end-of-life rights? Share below 👇 #NVW2026 #NationalVolunteerWeek

Seeing the support her mother received at the end of her life inspired Jane to fight for others’ right to a dignified death. Jane is one of 280+ DWDC volunteers making a difference in their communities. Had a good experience with one of our volunteers? Please share below 👇 #NVW2026

In a time when hard-earned rights are being debated, Laura volunteers with DWDC because she is passionate about choice. This #NationalVolunteerWeek, we celebrate volunteers like Laura who ignite change in their communities through advocacy and education. Do you volunteer? Tell us why below 👇

"What if we promise to fill out our Advance Care Plans together as part of our wedding planning?" LP asked their partner one day. For ACP Day, LP shares how wedding planning became more than just party planning. It became an opportunity to plan for end-of-life. Read more: champ.ly/zlcj5Mig

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April 16 is National Advance Care Planning Day. “What if we promise to fill out our Advance Care Plans together…

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