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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 30/05/2026
MAiDHouse is currently seeking #volunteers to be Dolphin #Bingo Ambassadors in #Scarborough , #Ontario . As a Dolphin Bingo Ambassador, you represent MAiDHouse in a warm and friendly way, helping things run smoothly during bingo sessions. Learn more & apply today: www.maidhouse.ca/mh-volunteer...
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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 30/05/2026
The Many Faces of MAiD is 17 real stories from people who've been through a #MAiD journey w/ a loved one, capturing many experiences that come with a MAiD death. Whether on the journey w/ someone or grieving a MAiD loss, this book meets you where you are. Learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0Pe...
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MAiDHouse BookClub June4 2024
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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 29/05/2026
Kim Carlson, a Registered Nurse, provides a detailed breakdown of some of the more prominent misinformation around #MAiD (such as the claim that a MAiD death involves drowning) and shares medically accurate information on how MAiD is actually provided: maidincanada.substack.com/p/the-horrif...
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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 24/05/2026
Each person's #grief journey is unique, but no one needs to grieve alone. Our #MemoryQuilt project is for anyone in #Canada grieving a #MAiD loss. Craft on your own schedule, memorializing the person you miss alongside others experiencing MAiD grief. Learn more: www.maidhouse.ca/maidhouse-ev...
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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 22/05/2026
MAiDHouse Toronto is currently seeking people interested in becoming On-site Volunteers to support people who have booked MAiDHouse and those accompanying them on the day of their #MAiD provision. Learn more and apply through our website: www.maidhouse.ca/opportunities
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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 22/05/2026
For 29 years, BFO Toronto's Walk to Remember has helped raise funds for #grief & loss support programs, providing comfort & care to individuals & families who need it most. Join this year's event on Saturday, Sept 19, 2026. Fundraising is now open. Learn more at www.canadahelps.org/en/charities...
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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 21/05/2026
The Last Days of April follows April Hubbard as she navigates her #MAiD journey. "Through intimate interviews & anecdotes, this film documents the intersection of bodily autonomy & systemic barriers, ultimately advocating for a more inclusive & compassionate world" - @mirrorimagemedia.bsky.social
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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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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 16/05/2026
Did you know that MAiDHouse has a YouTube channel? At youtube.com/@maidhouseca , you'll find all our past (and future) videos on topics such as #endoflifeplanning , #grief & bereavement, book discussions and author interviews, and more. Subscribe to keep up with future presentations and discussions.
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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 15/05/2026
If you are #grieving or supporting someone through #grief , CHPCA has a collection of resources available at ow.ly/cAN150YZVAh Additionally, MAiDHouse has our ongoing #MemoryQuilt project in support of Canadians grieving a #MAiD death. See ow.ly/cqFx50YZVAg for more information.
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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 13/05/2026
#MAiD is widely discussed, but the info shared can be incomplete or misleading. Our friends at MAiD in Canada have a new resource to help you separate fact from fiction. You can even test your knowledge with a monthly quiz. How much do you know about MAiD? Find out at ow.ly/WuaM50YYwKy
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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 09/05/2026
Our #MemoryQuilt project is for anyone across Canada grieving a #MAiD loss. We provide easy-to-follow instructions to create your quilt square, and your finished piece will join a 'village' of quilt blocks made with care by people on a similar grief journey. Learn more: ow.ly/YXlP50YWUsY
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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 04/05/2026
Why do people consider #MedicalAssistanceInDying ? Reasons vary between individuals, but the most common include: suffering, inability to enjoy life, loss of dignity / independence, & taking control. Canadian Virtual Hospice provides further info & videos on their website: ow.ly/qRGh50YUl49
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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 03/05/2026
The Choice follows caregivers Jill and Paula, who share their firsthand experiences of supporting a loved one who has chosen MAiD. MAiDHouse co-founder Dr. Sandy Buchman also contributes his insights as an expert in end-of-life care. Watch at www.instagram.com/p/DXr3PvVOCdy/
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Stories For Caregivers on Instagram: "In the pilot episode of The Choice, caregivers share firsthand experiences of supporting a loved one through Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), alongside insight...
22 likes, 2 comments - storiesforcaregivers on April 28, 2026: "In the pilot episode of The Choice, caregivers share firsthand experiences of supporting a loved one through Medical Assistance in Dying...
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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 01/05/2026
Documentary film “The Last Days of April” follows artist April Hubbard through the #MAiD process and explores the complexities around MAiD, especially within the disability community. But it is also a legacy piece celebrating Hubbard herself. Learn more at CTV News: ow.ly/YPOX50YTEJT
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‘I’m ready’: Documentary follows Nova Scotia woman’s journey through MAID process
A powerful documentary about a Nova Scotian woman is about to debut at the 2026 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival.
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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 26/04/2026
Each person in our lives can create a beautiful spectrum of memories. MAiDHouse's #MemoryQuilt project gives you a way to gently capture & commemorate your favourite memories of a loved one who chose MAiD. Learn more & sign up: www.maidhouse.ca/maidhouse-events/m…
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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 25/04/2026
At MAiDHouse, we are beyond grateful to have so many committed & compassionate people devoting their time and care to our organization. As #VolunteerWeek comes to a close, we celebrate every one of the volunteers on our team. Thank you all for being the helping hands & caring heart of MAiDHouse.
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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 25/04/2026
Health-care workers in Alberta have voiced opposition to Bill 18, which would prevent them from providing MAiD to patients unlikely to die within 12 months and would prevent out-of-province MAiD referrals. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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'MAID is not death on demand': Physicians decry proposed Alberta assistance in dying bill | CBC News
Some health-care workers who either directly provide medical assistance in dying or work in that field say they are strongly opposed to Bill 18 — which, if passed, would prevent doctors or nurse pract...
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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 18/04/2026
Dr. Kathryn Andrusky is a physician in Edmonton with a background in family medicine & health policy. In this piece for Healthy Debate , she argues that the ongoing discourse about #MAiD law in #Canada must address not just eligibility, but also access. ow.ly/TpA850YLwa5
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MAID debate must address access, not just eligibility - Healthy Debate
In Alberta, little attention has been paid to an immediate question: how patients actually access MAiD care in practice.
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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 18/04/2026
One year ago, MAiDHouse Victoria opened its doors with a simple but powerful mission: to ensure that everyone eligible for #medicalassistanceindying has access to a safe, compassionate, and dignified space. Read more: www.maidhouse.ca/maidhouse-news/cel…
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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 17/04/2026
Closing arguments began on April 13 in a British Columbia trial to determine whether faith-based health-care facilities in the province may continue to prohibit MAiD provisions on their premises. Learn more about the trial at CBC News: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Advocates, government make final arguments in B.C. MAID trial | CBC News
Closing arguments started Monday in a trial that will determine whether faith-based health care facilities can continue to prohibit medical assistance in dying in B.C.
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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 12/04/2026
Crafting can create a comforting space for reflection. MAiDHouse is hosting a Canada-wide #MemoryQuilt project for those grieving a #MAiD loss. Participants craft a house-shaped quilt block, & together they create a quilted village: a space of shared comfort. Learn more: ow.ly/CNwR50YHBQL
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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 11/04/2026
“If someone else in my exact same position can live their life, I say, ‘Go hard.’ If you have a right to choose to live, then I have the right to choose to die.” Leading up to his #MAiD provision, Alberta resident John Maloney reflected on his choice with CTV News: ow.ly/WfbT50YHkF0
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3 days before his medically assisted death, this Alberta man is reflecting on ‘his right to die’
John Maloney, who was approved for medical assistance in dying last month, knows exactly which song he intends to listen to when he dies on Friday.
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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 10/04/2026
Typically 3 parties are involved in #MAiD : the person requesting, their clinicians, & their family. After MAiD, the person can't speak for themselves, & clinicians are bound by confidentiality. And what if the family opposed? MAiD in Canada call this the 3 Party Problem: ow.ly/pbo750YGQIL
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MAiD in the Media – The Three-Party Problem
Journalist André Picard recently wrote a thoughtful piece in The Globe and Mail titled “In the MAiD debates, the patient’s voice must take precedence.” It touches on something we have been discussing privately for quite some time, but have hesitated to say quite this directly in public.
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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 05/04/2026
In the End-of-life University Podcast, hospice physician Dr. Karen Wyatt interviews experts on all aspects of the #endoflife . In this episode, she talks to Shelby Forsythia, author of 'Of Course I’m Here Right Now', about helpful things to say to someone who is #grieving : ow.ly/A2S150YEhMQ
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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 04/04/2026
When you have lost someone important to you, #grief is a natural response, and each person experiences it uniquely. HealthLinkBC provides guidance and tools for grief at ow.ly/8gzN50YE3F5 MAiDHouse is running a #MemoryQuilt project for MAiD grief. Learn more at ow.ly/qmzh50YE3EY
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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 03/04/2026
MAiDHouse offers space for anyone eligible for an assisted death to have their provision in a safe & comfortable setting, free of charge. But many people, whether they choose MAiD or not, prefer to die at home. @virtualhospice.bsky.social has an article that can support you in this decision:
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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 28/03/2026
MAiDHouse's Memory Quilt project is for anyone in Canada grieving someone who chose MAiD. Participants' house-shaped quilt blocks are added to our collaborative "village" quilt. You are not alone, and there's space for you in our village. Learn more: ow.ly/TkHa50YAmUQ
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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 28/03/2026
When Kim Acquaviva’s wife Kathy was diagnosed with late-stage ovarian cancer, the couple decided to share the day-to-day realities of her slide toward death that doctors can’t always prepare their patients for. Watch their story on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1i-TvqmjsBw
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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 27/03/2026
MAiDHouse is seeking a Community Care Coordinator for our Victoria, British Columbia location. If you would like to work with us in a service coordination and relationship management capacity, learn more & apply via our website: www.maidhouse.ca/community-care-coo…
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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 22/03/2026
This Advance Care Plan Day 2026 , join a national workshop to help you communicate your care preferences: 🗓️ Date: April 16, 2026 (ACP Day) 💻 Format: Online via Zoom 🔗 Register at: loom.ly/aZZTZas Join the conversation this #ACPDay to confidently take the lead on your future care.
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Introduction to Advance Care Planning. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Introduction to Advance Care Planning. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 21/03/2026
Next month, a parliamentary committee will revisit the question of whether assisted dying should be legally extended to those suffering exclusively from mental illness. CTV News explores some of the varied perspectives of Canadians whose lives have been touched by MAiD: ow.ly/eY2h50YwBLU
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‘It won’t be violent. I won’t be alone’: Canadian hoping for MAID for mental illness
One in 20 Canadians who died in 2023 chose themselves when they would go.
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Dying With Dignity Canada @dyingwithdignity.ca · 16/03/2026
"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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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 15/03/2026
If you're #grieving the #death of someone who chose #MAiD , we're holding space for you. Our ongoing #MemoryQuilt project is intended to give people across #Canada space to create warmth & beauty together while remembering their loved ones with gentle crafting. Learn more: ow.ly/mGIp50Yu843
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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 14/03/2026
London author Kevin Heslop's new book, "The Writing on the Wind’s Wall: Dialogues About Medical Assistance in Dying", is an exploration of MAiD through conversations with people whose lives have been touched by it. Learn more in his interview with The London Free Press: ow.ly/JtSZ50YtTlu
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Q+A: London author on writing about medically assisted death
Kevin Andrew Heslop discusses his new book, The Writing on the Wind’s Wall: Dialogues About Medical Assistance in Dying.
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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 08/03/2026
Psychiatrist Harvey Chochinov developed Dignity Therapy as a tool for #endoflife & #palliativecare practitioners to help the patient & those providing their care connect to the patient's values, needs, & personhood, easing distress & improving quality of life. Learn more: ow.ly/ZvX350YqKTY
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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 07/03/2026
On March 11 from 12 – 1 pm ET, join Hospice Orillia for a free 1-hour Advance Care Planning (ACP) information session. Led by ThaiLyn Shelton, this session is offered online via Zoom and in person at the Hospice Orillia office. Learn more & register by emailing ashley@hospiceorillia.ca
Flyer for Hospice Orillia's free Advance Care Planning session on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 from 12 - 1 PM. Location: Orillia Common Roof with the option of Zoom for those unable to attend in person. RSVP by emailing Ashley at ashley@hospiceorillia.ca with your preference of in person or virtual. The session will cover the laws about health care consent in Ontario, who substitute decision makers are, why someone might need a Power of Attorney, and how to have ACP and Goal of Care conversations.
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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 05/03/2026
The Intergenerational Classroom at University of Toronto presents a free workshop on Tues. March 10, 2026, 10am - 12 noon, focusing on #death & #endoflife issues from the perspectives of younger & older adults. This event is open to the community. Learn more & register: ow.ly/7orO50YpW4O
Flyer for 'This Is Aging,' an intergenerational event on death, dying, and end-of-life discussions, scheduled for March 10, 2026, in Toronto.
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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 28/02/2026
On April 16, 2026, Toronto Metropolitan University Lincoln Alexander Law PD offers a program for legal & health professionals navigating the complexities of #MAiD . Exceptional faculty includes MAiDHouse Board members Zohar Levy & Dr. Damian Rzeznikiewiz. Learn more at ow.ly/s6Aj50Ymuqj
MAiD: Providing counsel for complex conversations. Hands-on learning to help you guide clients through medical assistance, from ethical compliance to estate planning. April 16, 2026. Brought to you by Toronto Metropolitan University and Lincoln Alexander Law Professional Development. This is Law Society of Ontario Accredited.
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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 27/02/2026
🏠🏠🏠 The MAiDHouse Memory Quilt is a warm & comforting village in progress. Each house-shaped square represents memories of someone who chose #MAiD . If you live in #Canada & are #grieving a MAiD #death , we welcome you to join us in building this village. Learn more at ow.ly/MIZw50Ymwg2
Photos of (1) fabric pieces with handwritten measurements, scissors, and a glue stick on a green cutting mat and (2) some fully sewn-together quilt blocks shaped like small houses. Above the photos is written "A Village In Progress".
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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 26/02/2026
What is a 'good #death '? The answer can be different for each individual, but veteran #Toronto #nurse Tilda Shalof shares what a 'good death' is to her and how nurses help to provide them in this excerpt from her new book, "The Handover: A Nurse’s Last Shift": ow.ly/KlSt50Ymqqx
A photo of Tilda Shalof. She has short, curly white hair and is wearing a colourful, mosaic-patterned blazer over a black top.
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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 21/02/2026
On our MAiD Journeys blog, we share the story of Larry, who related his journey to MH volunteer Blair: “If someone needed a hand, Larry offered it quietly & without expectation. Helping people wasn’t something he set out to do, it was just how he moved through the world…” ow.ly/g6nC50YiBlA
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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 20/02/2026
Clinician Suzz Sandalwood discusses how some political messaging around #MedicalAssistanceInDying replaces worthwhile critical analysis with potentially harmful appeals to emotion. In this piece, she gives factual context in response to anxieties stoked by such messaging: ow.ly/tZw450Y9bhz
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Using Suffering as Strategy in Politics to Push an Anti-MAID (Medical Assistance in Dying) Agenda
A clinical and ethical critique of how MAID has been turned into a moral panic that replaces analysis with fear and outrage.
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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 20/02/2026
Our community partners at MAiD in Canada have put together an informative video to help explain in plain language how #MAiD eligibility is assessed in #Canada : ow.ly/a6PB50Yiu0Z
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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 14/02/2026
On our MAiD Journeys blog, Nikki shared the story of her mother, Sue — recalling the independent, sharp-witted, and loving woman she always was, and recounting the tender moments of the day of her provision: Read their story at ow.ly/zN5y50YfBpF
Portrait of Sue sitting indoors with warm lighting, accompanying a quote from her MAiD Journey:  “When looking back on that day, Nikki said everything after ‘was a bit of a blur.’ There was no crying or shock or uncertainty anymore. It was time to hold the family close and be proud of her mum and proud of how the family navigated this together. ‘I got the gift of time. I got to say everything I wanted to say…’”
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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 14/02/2026
Thank you to Kim & Paul at MAiD in Canada for their generous fundraising for MAiDHouse through the end of 2025, totaling $1,500! MAiD in Canada provide excellent education around MAiD, like this piece highlighting facts about Canada’s MAiD process & laws. Read at ow.ly/Jgk950YfzRA
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10 Things Most People (probably) Don't Know About Medical Assistance in Dying
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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 12/02/2026
We took a moment to reflect on 2025 and our past 5 years in operation, with messages of gratitude from MAiDHouse staff, Board members, and volunteers. Thank you to our volunteer, Marie, for putting together this beautiful video. Watch it now on our website: ow.ly/NAS050Yei7f
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A Video Message from All of us at MAiDHouse — MAiDHouse
We took a moment to reflect on 2025 and our past 5 years in operation, with messages of gratitude from MAiDHouse staff, Board members, and volunteers. Thank you to our volunteer, Marie, for putting together this beautiful send-off to 2025 and greeting for the coming year. Watch the video here…
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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 07/02/2026
On our MAiD Journeys blog, W.M. shares "A Journey through #MAiD from a family member's perspective," offering a look into the process of supporting a loved one through MAiD, and gentle advice for others who may be supporting a loved one of their own. Read W.M.'s story at ow.ly/9Hqe50Y9emn
A quote from W.M. in their piece, "A Journey through MAiD from a family member's perspective", accompanied by a photo of two dandelion heads nestled close together: "Through this process I have found communication is of the utmost importance as well as using the support mechanisms that are in place. I received information from social workers, coordinators, nurses, doctors, volunteers. The more you know about what to expect, the easier it is to talk with your loved one and give reassurance."
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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 06/02/2026
On Friday, Feb 20 at 7pm EST, Soul Transition will facilitate an online workshop on #AdvanceCarePlanning , created by Advance Care Planning Canada & Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association. Space is limited. Learn more & register at ow.ly/1ggu50Y98XO
A graphic which reads, "Advance Care Planning Workshop: Friday February 20th 2026, 7:00pm-8:30pm via Zoom. https://soultransition.ca" Also included are the logos for Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association and Advance Care Planning Canada.
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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 06/02/2026
Every stitch builds a more vibrant village. 🏠🏠🏠 These are some of the beautiful quilt blocks created as part of our #MemoryQuiltProject , by (1) Jodi, (2) Marilyn, (3) Peggy, and (4) Troy. Each house represents tender memories of a loved one who chose #MAiD . Learn more: ow.ly/sCoE50Y9Kug
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