Dying With Dignity Canada
@dyingwithdignity.ca
The national human-rights charity committed to improving quality of dying, protecting end-of-life rights and helping people across Canada avoid unwanted suffering. 🌈
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What will your legacy be? A joint initiative from Dying With Dignity Canada and Pancreatic Cancer North America, our legacy planning guide can help you transform reflections and memories into meaningful action. Download it here: ow.ly/4rwo50XJR3W
February 13, 2026 at 5:04 PM
What will your legacy be? A joint initiative from Dying With Dignity Canada and Pancreatic Cancer North America, our legacy planning guide can help you transform reflections and memories into meaningful action. Download it here: ow.ly/4rwo50XJR3W
On this day in 1994, Sue Rodriguez chose to end her life and suffering with the assistance of an anonymous doctor after the Supreme Court of Canada ruled against her request for a legal assisted death. Her courageous fight helped spark a national movement for end-of-life rights. (1/3)
February 12, 2026 at 3:57 PM
On this day in 1994, Sue Rodriguez chose to end her life and suffering with the assistance of an anonymous doctor after the Supreme Court of Canada ruled against her request for a legal assisted death. Her courageous fight helped spark a national movement for end-of-life rights. (1/3)
Today marks 11 years since the landmark Supreme Court decision in Carter v Canada, which led to the implementation of assisted dying (MAID) and a transformation of end-of-life rights for people across Canada.
Watch the full webinar ft Jocelyn Downie: ow.ly/eUeg50YaiZg
Watch the full webinar ft Jocelyn Downie: ow.ly/eUeg50YaiZg
A decade of autonomy and choice: Carter v Canada | Dying With Dignity Canada
February 6, 2025 marked the 10-year anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision in Carter v Canada — which led to the implementation of assisted dying and a transformation of end-of-life rights...
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February 6, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Today marks 11 years since the landmark Supreme Court decision in Carter v Canada, which led to the implementation of assisted dying (MAID) and a transformation of end-of-life rights for people across Canada.
Watch the full webinar ft Jocelyn Downie: ow.ly/eUeg50YaiZg
Watch the full webinar ft Jocelyn Downie: ow.ly/eUeg50YaiZg
When it comes to medical assistance in dying (MAID), language matters. In their latest post for @maidincanada.bsky.social, Paul Magennis and Kim Carlson break down how opponents of MAID use inflammatory language to distort public understanding — and how you can respond.
Read more: ow.ly/9v8t50Y9o18
Read more: ow.ly/9v8t50Y9o18
If You Control the Language, You Control the Fear: How the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition Talks About MAiD
There was a revealing moment in a February 2, 2026 post on the EPC blog by Alex Schadenberg.
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February 5, 2026 at 4:10 PM
When it comes to medical assistance in dying (MAID), language matters. In their latest post for @maidincanada.bsky.social, Paul Magennis and Kim Carlson break down how opponents of MAID use inflammatory language to distort public understanding — and how you can respond.
Read more: ow.ly/9v8t50Y9o18
Read more: ow.ly/9v8t50Y9o18
This #WorldCancerDay, we're revisiting a webinar featuring experts from Pancreatic Cancer North America and Wellspring Alberta, who joined us to discuss their incredible work and mission to support and empower those impacted by cancer.
Watch now: ow.ly/6efA50Y8UuA
Watch now: ow.ly/6efA50Y8UuA
Supporting those impacted by cancer | Dying With Dignity Canada
On September 19, DWDC was joined by Pancreatic Cancer Canada and Wellspring Alberta to discuss their incredible work and mission to support and empower those impacted by cancer.
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February 4, 2026 at 5:32 PM
This #WorldCancerDay, we're revisiting a webinar featuring experts from Pancreatic Cancer North America and Wellspring Alberta, who joined us to discuss their incredible work and mission to support and empower those impacted by cancer.
Watch now: ow.ly/6efA50Y8UuA
Watch now: ow.ly/6efA50Y8UuA
Every year, hundreds of people across Canada are transferred in their final hours due to MAID restrictions at their health care facilities. Now, the policy that allows faith-based health care providers to ban MAID is being tested in the B.C. Supreme Court.
Read more: ow.ly/TX9f50Y8fST
Read more: ow.ly/TX9f50Y8fST
How a B.C. court case could change medical assistance in dying across Canada | CBC News
The policy that allows faith-based health-care providers to ban medical assistance in dying in their facilities is being tested now in B.C. Supreme Court. But transfers of MAID patients because the fa...
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February 3, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Every year, hundreds of people across Canada are transferred in their final hours due to MAID restrictions at their health care facilities. Now, the policy that allows faith-based health care providers to ban MAID is being tested in the B.C. Supreme Court.
Read more: ow.ly/TX9f50Y8fST
Read more: ow.ly/TX9f50Y8fST
Join us on Feb 18 for a webinar exploring what the data tells us about sex, gender, and end-of-life. Dr. Kelli Stajduhar and Dr. Nisha Sutherland will examine the patterns in access to services, caregiving roles, and more.
Register today. https://ow.ly/wLg150Y7BsK
Register today. https://ow.ly/wLg150Y7BsK
What the data tells us about gender, sex, and end-of-life | Dying With Dignity Canada
Join us in welcoming Dr. Kelli Stajduhar and Dr. Nisha Sutherland as they pull back the curtain on the nuances that often go unnoticed in health data. Our conversation will explore the patterns in access to services, caregiving roles, and decision-making, as well as how these experiences are influenced by broader social determinants such as income, housing, and social support.
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February 2, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Join us on Feb 18 for a webinar exploring what the data tells us about sex, gender, and end-of-life. Dr. Kelli Stajduhar and Dr. Nisha Sutherland will examine the patterns in access to services, caregiving roles, and more.
Register today. https://ow.ly/wLg150Y7BsK
Register today. https://ow.ly/wLg150Y7BsK
Shane Burry’s father was living with severe COPD and decided the time was right for MAID. On the day of his provision, surrounded by his children and holding the hand of his wife of 75 years, he told them how much he loved them. “I will be waiting for you!” he said, blowing them all a kiss. (1/3)
January 30, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Shane Burry’s father was living with severe COPD and decided the time was right for MAID. On the day of his provision, surrounded by his children and holding the hand of his wife of 75 years, he told them how much he loved them. “I will be waiting for you!” he said, blowing them all a kiss. (1/3)
Did you know that some publicly funded health care facilities obstruct access to MAID on religious grounds, forcing patients to undergo grueling transfers?
Visit our website to learn more about how you can get involved to stop forced transfers for patients seeking MAID. https://ow.ly/ZUK450WHxi3
Visit our website to learn more about how you can get involved to stop forced transfers for patients seeking MAID. https://ow.ly/ZUK450WHxi3
January 29, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Did you know that some publicly funded health care facilities obstruct access to MAID on religious grounds, forcing patients to undergo grueling transfers?
Visit our website to learn more about how you can get involved to stop forced transfers for patients seeking MAID. https://ow.ly/ZUK450WHxi3
Visit our website to learn more about how you can get involved to stop forced transfers for patients seeking MAID. https://ow.ly/ZUK450WHxi3
Supporter Lynn McCartney's father was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Facing worsening symptoms and not wanting to suffer any more, he began the process of applying for MAID. Just two weeks before his 90th birthday, he had the peaceful death he desired, surrounded by his loving family. (1/3)
January 27, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Supporter Lynn McCartney's father was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Facing worsening symptoms and not wanting to suffer any more, he began the process of applying for MAID. Just two weeks before his 90th birthday, he had the peaceful death he desired, surrounded by his loving family. (1/3)
New on our blog: In this week's blog, a supporter shares the moving story of her husband's journey with MAID, the peace and closure it provided them both, and her experience with grief in the months that followed his death.
Read more. https://ow.ly/i1XE50Y220F
Read more. https://ow.ly/i1XE50Y220F
Grief and a MAID death | Dying With Dignity Canada
Grief is a topic that is often overlooked or neglected, yet grief is an experience that impacts people in a…
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January 24, 2026 at 3:01 PM
New on our blog: In this week's blog, a supporter shares the moving story of her husband's journey with MAID, the peace and closure it provided them both, and her experience with grief in the months that followed his death.
Read more. https://ow.ly/i1XE50Y220F
Read more. https://ow.ly/i1XE50Y220F
On Monday, January 12, 2026, the Supreme Court of British Columbia (BC) heard a constitutional challenge to end forced transfers of patients seeking access to medical assistance in dying (MAID), in publicly funded, faith-based hospitals. (1/3)
January 23, 2026 at 2:16 PM
On Monday, January 12, 2026, the Supreme Court of British Columbia (BC) heard a constitutional challenge to end forced transfers of patients seeking access to medical assistance in dying (MAID), in publicly funded, faith-based hospitals. (1/3)
On Wednesday, February 11th at 3:00 p.m. ET, Dying With Dignity Canada crosses borders to showcase the fight for assisted dying in Iceland and Ireland, exploring their histories, public perceptions, and advocacy efforts.
Register today: https://ow.ly/bWeY50Y1oNY
Register today: https://ow.ly/bWeY50Y1oNY
The fight for assisted dying: Iceland and Ireland | Dying With Dignity Canada
Since Bill C-14 passed in 2016, people across Canada have had the constitutional right to seek an assessment for a medically assisted death. Around the world, however, many nations are still navigating how their laws respect bodily autonomy, personal choice, and end-of-life rights when it comes to the right-to-die. But which nations are actively working to secure assisted dying, and how close are they to achieving change?
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January 22, 2026 at 8:07 PM
On Wednesday, February 11th at 3:00 p.m. ET, Dying With Dignity Canada crosses borders to showcase the fight for assisted dying in Iceland and Ireland, exploring their histories, public perceptions, and advocacy efforts.
Register today: https://ow.ly/bWeY50Y1oNY
Register today: https://ow.ly/bWeY50Y1oNY
The health care system can be complicated and disjointed. In our new resource, "After Diagnosis: Preparing for your end of life," we outline valuable considerations for those diagnosed with a life-limiting condition. (1/2)
January 20, 2026 at 3:30 PM
The health care system can be complicated and disjointed. In our new resource, "After Diagnosis: Preparing for your end of life," we outline valuable considerations for those diagnosed with a life-limiting condition. (1/2)
Created in partnership with the MAID Family Support Society, our comprehensive guide is designed for those navigating the complexities of grief and MAID.
Download the free guide here. https://ow.ly/cb7G50Wtuf2
Download the free guide here. https://ow.ly/cb7G50Wtuf2
January 16, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Created in partnership with the MAID Family Support Society, our comprehensive guide is designed for those navigating the complexities of grief and MAID.
Download the free guide here. https://ow.ly/cb7G50Wtuf2
Download the free guide here. https://ow.ly/cb7G50Wtuf2
The BC Humanist Association is calling on the Government of British Columbia and the Ministry of Health to require all healthcare facilities receiving public funding to provide the full suite of legal medical services onsite, without exception.
Sign the petition today. https://ow.ly/GXvk50XXiWA
Sign the petition today. https://ow.ly/GXvk50XXiWA
January 15, 2026 at 3:55 PM
The BC Humanist Association is calling on the Government of British Columbia and the Ministry of Health to require all healthcare facilities receiving public funding to provide the full suite of legal medical services onsite, without exception.
Sign the petition today. https://ow.ly/GXvk50XXiWA
Sign the petition today. https://ow.ly/GXvk50XXiWA
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Supporter Bonita Thompson believes that there could be a silver lining to the heated discussions around MAID — they might, she writes, provide an opportunity to find common ground in a shared commitment to "the dignity and autonomy of each individual."
Read more. https://ow.ly/v84B50XUglI
Read more. https://ow.ly/v84B50XUglI
Silver Lining | Dying With Dignity Canada
I have been distressed lately by the tone and nature of the discourse about access to medical assistance in dying…
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January 10, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Supporter Bonita Thompson believes that there could be a silver lining to the heated discussions around MAID — they might, she writes, provide an opportunity to find common ground in a shared commitment to "the dignity and autonomy of each individual."
Read more. https://ow.ly/v84B50XUglI
Read more. https://ow.ly/v84B50XUglI
Supporter Bonita Thompson believes that there could be a silver lining to the heated discussions around MAID — they might, she writes, provide an opportunity to find common ground in a shared commitment to "the dignity and autonomy of each individual."
Read more. https://ow.ly/v84B50XUglI
Read more. https://ow.ly/v84B50XUglI
Silver Lining | Dying With Dignity Canada
I have been distressed lately by the tone and nature of the discourse about access to medical assistance in dying…
ow.ly
January 10, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Supporter Bonita Thompson believes that there could be a silver lining to the heated discussions around MAID — they might, she writes, provide an opportunity to find common ground in a shared commitment to "the dignity and autonomy of each individual."
Read more. https://ow.ly/v84B50XUglI
Read more. https://ow.ly/v84B50XUglI
What will your legacy be? A joint initiative from Dying With Dignity Canada and Pancreatic Cancer North America, our new legacy planning guide can help you transform reflections and memories into meaningful action.
Download it free today. https://ow.ly/WHle50XU4ky
Download it free today. https://ow.ly/WHle50XU4ky
January 9, 2026 at 3:58 PM
What will your legacy be? A joint initiative from Dying With Dignity Canada and Pancreatic Cancer North America, our new legacy planning guide can help you transform reflections and memories into meaningful action.
Download it free today. https://ow.ly/WHle50XU4ky
Download it free today. https://ow.ly/WHle50XU4ky
What should you do after you or a loved one receives a #dementia diagnosis?
DWDC will host Dr. Debra Sheets for a webinar to walk you through key considerations for anyone newly diagnosed with a dementia-type disorder.
Register free today: https://ow.ly/9UvU50XTyXo
DWDC will host Dr. Debra Sheets for a webinar to walk you through key considerations for anyone newly diagnosed with a dementia-type disorder.
Register free today: https://ow.ly/9UvU50XTyXo
Navigating a dementia diagnosis | Dying With Dignity Canada
DWDC will host Dr. Debra Sheets to walk you through key considerations for anyone newly diagnosed with a dementia-type disorder, including what the early stages really look like, how to begin planning for the future, and building your community of care.
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January 8, 2026 at 5:59 PM
What should you do after you or a loved one receives a #dementia diagnosis?
DWDC will host Dr. Debra Sheets for a webinar to walk you through key considerations for anyone newly diagnosed with a dementia-type disorder.
Register free today: https://ow.ly/9UvU50XTyXo
DWDC will host Dr. Debra Sheets for a webinar to walk you through key considerations for anyone newly diagnosed with a dementia-type disorder.
Register free today: https://ow.ly/9UvU50XTyXo
Happy New Year! DWDC is kicking off 2026 with another Live Q&A.
CEO Helen Long and Director of Programs Kelsey Goforth are back to answer your questions about DWDC’s current priorities, developments in the MAID space, and end-of-life issues.
Register free today: https://ow.ly/Lqrc50XSWoT
CEO Helen Long and Director of Programs Kelsey Goforth are back to answer your questions about DWDC’s current priorities, developments in the MAID space, and end-of-life issues.
Register free today: https://ow.ly/Lqrc50XSWoT
January 7, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Happy New Year! DWDC is kicking off 2026 with another Live Q&A.
CEO Helen Long and Director of Programs Kelsey Goforth are back to answer your questions about DWDC’s current priorities, developments in the MAID space, and end-of-life issues.
Register free today: https://ow.ly/Lqrc50XSWoT
CEO Helen Long and Director of Programs Kelsey Goforth are back to answer your questions about DWDC’s current priorities, developments in the MAID space, and end-of-life issues.
Register free today: https://ow.ly/Lqrc50XSWoT
An Institutional Religious Obstruction (IRO) occurs when an institution denies, blocks, or impedes a person’s legal right to health care on religious grounds.
Use our letter-writing tool to craft a personalized message that can help your MP understand this important issue: https://ow.ly/ZefW50Xil4b
Use our letter-writing tool to craft a personalized message that can help your MP understand this important issue: https://ow.ly/ZefW50Xil4b
January 6, 2026 at 3:06 PM
An Institutional Religious Obstruction (IRO) occurs when an institution denies, blocks, or impedes a person’s legal right to health care on religious grounds.
Use our letter-writing tool to craft a personalized message that can help your MP understand this important issue: https://ow.ly/ZefW50Xil4b
Use our letter-writing tool to craft a personalized message that can help your MP understand this important issue: https://ow.ly/ZefW50Xil4b
"In My Own Time" | A documentary that looks at what it means to die on one's own terms.
Watch it streaming on-demand. https://ow.ly/QIxg50Vwyv4
Watch it streaming on-demand. https://ow.ly/QIxg50Vwyv4
January 5, 2026 at 2:46 PM
"In My Own Time" | A documentary that looks at what it means to die on one's own terms.
Watch it streaming on-demand. https://ow.ly/QIxg50Vwyv4
Watch it streaming on-demand. https://ow.ly/QIxg50Vwyv4
Happy New Year from Dying With Dignity Canada!
In 2026, we aim to advance end-of-life rights, combat misinformation, and expand public education and support programs across Canada. We are grateful to have you in our corner.
What are your resolutions this year?
In 2026, we aim to advance end-of-life rights, combat misinformation, and expand public education and support programs across Canada. We are grateful to have you in our corner.
What are your resolutions this year?
January 1, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Happy New Year from Dying With Dignity Canada!
In 2026, we aim to advance end-of-life rights, combat misinformation, and expand public education and support programs across Canada. We are grateful to have you in our corner.
What are your resolutions this year?
In 2026, we aim to advance end-of-life rights, combat misinformation, and expand public education and support programs across Canada. We are grateful to have you in our corner.
What are your resolutions this year?
Wishing you a joyous holiday season from all of us at Dying With Dignity Canada.
Between Dec 24 & Jan 2, our social media channels will be less active. If you need a faster reply, please email info@dyingwithdignity.ca.
Thank you for your continued generosity and support & see you again in 2026.
Between Dec 24 & Jan 2, our social media channels will be less active. If you need a faster reply, please email info@dyingwithdignity.ca.
Thank you for your continued generosity and support & see you again in 2026.
December 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Wishing you a joyous holiday season from all of us at Dying With Dignity Canada.
Between Dec 24 & Jan 2, our social media channels will be less active. If you need a faster reply, please email info@dyingwithdignity.ca.
Thank you for your continued generosity and support & see you again in 2026.
Between Dec 24 & Jan 2, our social media channels will be less active. If you need a faster reply, please email info@dyingwithdignity.ca.
Thank you for your continued generosity and support & see you again in 2026.