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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 14/09/2026

As misinformation continues to circulate, we invite you to hear from Kiano himself. “It’s not in anybody else’s hands to decide other than my own." Read more — and watch the video interview — on @maidincanada.bsky.socials' Substack: champ.ly/H8pQeIVs (2/2)

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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 14/09/2026

Kiano Vafaeian’s story has been told almost exclusively through the perspective of the media, his family, and opponents of medical assistance in dying (MAID). But in an interview with Juno News that aired on March 17, 2023, Kiano shared his reasons for seeking MAID in his own words. (1/2)

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The Big Story @thebigstory.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Thank you @daphnegilbert.bsky.social from @dyingwithdignity.ca for joining us on today's episode of The Big Story "The debate on MAiD for mental illness" Listen here: lnk.to/bigstory

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The Big Story

An in-depth look at the issues, culture and personalities shaping Canada today.

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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 27/07/2026

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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We Need Your Help

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

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MAiD in Canada @maidincanada.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

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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Canadian Civil Liberties Association Urges Federal Government to Reject Indefinite Exclusion of MAiD for Mental Illness - CCLA

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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André Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

"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

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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 26/06/2026

Volunteering with MFSS means connecting virtually from anywhere in Canada, and offering something no training can replicate: lived experience. If this is you, they would love to hear from you. champ.ly/-0z7lVcc

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Volunteer - MAID Family Support

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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 26/06/2026

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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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 17/06/2026

Thank you Justin! We appreciate your support.

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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 17/06/2026

It draws on surveys of more than 2,000 respondents. The findings point to high support for MAID, widespread gaps in family communication, and persistent misinformation about the process. Download the full report: champ.ly/P42p9NGv (3/3)

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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 17/06/2026

A Decade of Choice: Canadian Perspectives on MAID is a new national research report commissioned by Dying With Dignity Canada and conducted by Environics Research. (2/3)

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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 17/06/2026

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)

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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 17/06/2026

It the full spectrum of end-of-life planning — including medical assistance in dying (MAID) — as one of the options available in Canada. You are not alone in a sea of information. Explore the site at WeCanChoose.ca (3/3)

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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 17/06/2026

Whether you're thinking about your own end of life, supporting someone you love, or simply want to understand your options, the site offers plain-language information, practical tools, and real stories from real people who've been there. (2/3)

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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 17/06/2026

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)

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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 15/06/2026

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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Make an Advance Care Plan

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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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 08/06/2026

SSHS launched a program bringing Advance Care Planning and end-of-life planning to community members. In a blog from our archive, brought back for #IndigenousPeoplesMonth, she shares testimonials from four community members who have benefited from the program. Read more: champ.ly/SLUL0AtV (2/2)

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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 08/06/2026

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)

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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 05/06/2026

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

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Justin Dickie @jdickie.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

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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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 01/06/2026

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

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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 29/05/2026

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

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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 27/05/2026

"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

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Tony Marra @tony-marra.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

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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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 21/05/2026

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

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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 15/05/2026

"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

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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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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 04/05/2026

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

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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 01/05/2026

Read the full statement from Sam's parents. champ.ly/kfhOtXYK DWDC has advocacy tools for people both inside and outside of BC. Visit the links below to take action today. BC residents: champ.ly/hrTga1Vq Non-BC residents: champ.ly/hMjTFH4n (3/3)

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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 01/05/2026

People like Sam are still being denied access to MAID at publicly funded health care facilities. We are encouraging people across Canada to write to their local rep and tell them that all publicly funded health care facilities must allow all legally available health care services onsite. (2/3)

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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 01/05/2026

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)

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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 30/04/2026

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

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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 25/04/2026

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

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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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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 25/04/2026

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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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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 24/04/2026

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

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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 23/04/2026

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

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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 22/04/2026

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

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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 21/04/2026

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

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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 20/04/2026

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 👇

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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 18/04/2026

"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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Advance Care Planning at every milestone | Dying With Dignity Canada

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

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Ilyas @ilyas-haddad.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

I was near Thunder Bay a couple days ago stood with this sign for a few hours got a few honks from drivers 😊

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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 17/04/2026

Bill 18 is a direct attack on Charter rights for Albertans and sets a dangerous model for the rest of Canada. There's still time to take action to oppose Alberta's Bill 18 and protect end-of-life rights. Sign the petition today: champ.ly/R9WwP55h

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Stop Alberta's Bill 18 from restricting MAID access

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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 16/04/2026

This National Advance Care Planning Day, 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 #AdvanceCarePlanning #ACP

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Make an Advance Care Plan

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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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 15/04/2026

DWDC has advocacy tools for people both inside and outside of BC. Visit the links below to take action today. BC residents: champ.ly/pCB9RBUg Non-BC residents: champ.ly/hw8Brkxh (5/5)

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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 15/04/2026

People like Sam are being denied access to MAID at publicly funded health care facilities. We are encouraging people across Canada to write their reps and tell them that all publicly funded health care facilities must allow all legally available health care services, including MAID, onsite. (4/5)

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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 15/04/2026

Sam’s parents, Gaye and Jim O’Neill, spoke with reporters on Monday. They spoke about the lasting impact of their daughter’s transfer and stressed that no one else should ever have to suffer the way she did. (3/5)

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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 15/04/2026

The lawsuit centres on the case of Sam O’Neill, who suffered through a painful, undignified forced transfer from St. Paul’s Hospital shortly before her MAID provision in 2023. (2/5)

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