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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 · 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...

Photo of people walking together as part of BFO Toronto's Walk to Remember event, which raises funds for community grief support.

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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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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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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

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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

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 · 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

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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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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 26/01/2026

Dying.dialogues 2026 is a 2-day symposium creating space for dialogue exploring the ways creative practice can shape how we engage with #endoflife experiences. 📅 February 2 and 3, 2026 📍Both online and in person at OCAD University ✅Learn more and reserve your spot: ow.ly/py2e50Y11lw

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Dying.dialogues 2026 is a two-day symposium featuring 40 presenters from design, art, research, and health care. Through talks, discussions, and participatory sessions, it creates space to explore death, dying, loss, and care, and how creative practice can support more open conversations about end-of-life experiences. February 2 and 3, 2026. OCAD University, 205 Richmond St W, Room 701, Toronto.

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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 22/01/2026

If you live in #Canada and are grieving a #MAiD #death , MAiDHouse invites you to take part in a warm and colourful, collaborative online craft project with us. Our #MemoryQuilt project is continuing through 2026 and there's space for you to join us. Learn more & sign up at ow.ly/CKvm50Y10BG

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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 16/01/2026

The Canadian Journal of #MAiD : a new scholarly home for an evolving field. This new, open access publication features peer-reviewed articles and provides a forum for clinicians to share their real-world experience in the approach to #medicalassistanceindying . Learn more at maidjournal.ca

Featured is the cover of the Canadian Journal of MAiD's Fall 2025 issue. This is Volume 1, Issue 1 of the journal.

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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 15/01/2026

Join Canadian Virtual Hospice on Jan 21st for the 6th session in their free webinar series, Indigenous Voices: Supporting Healthy Ways of Living Through #Grief and Loss. Learn more and register at buff.ly/xZlkPsn

Beside a photo of three people walking arm in arm down a path through a forest is written: "Canadian Virtual Hospice presents Indigenous Voices: Supporting Healthy Ways of Living Through Grief and Loss. Walking with Our Elders: Grief and Healing in Later Life. Free Webinar - Jan. 21, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm ET. Host: Holly Prince, PhD, Opwaaganisiniing, Senior Advisor, Indigenous Voices 3 Project. Members of the Elders and Knowledge Carriers Circle: Diane Boots, Akwesasne. Helen Gartner, Cree Nation. Naulaq LeDrew, Apex Hill / Toronto. Photos of Holly, Diane, Helen, and Naulaq are also included beneath the information.

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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 09/01/2026

Are you a family member of a person who received Track 2 #MedicalAssistanceInDying ? You may be eligible to participate in research to inform policy and practice. For more information please visit ow.ly/zNnN50XQ7oj or email maid.research@ubc.ca

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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 09/01/2026

On Disrupting Death Podcast Episode 37, Kathy & Keri-Lyn chat with Dr. Sarina Isenberg, whose mixed methods research focuses on ensuring that all people (regardless of background or health condition) receive the highest quality #palliativecare . Listen at www.disruptingdeath.ca/episodes

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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 05/01/2026

MAiDHouse is delighted to welcome Tamara MacIntyre as our new Executive Director, effective January 1st, 2026! We're so excited to enter this next chapter with her. Read the full announcement at our website: www.maidhouse.ca/maidhouse-news/mai…

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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 29/12/2025

Thank you for standing with MAiDHouse through our first five years. With your support, we can continue offering deeply meaningful care for the next five years, and beyond. Donate today at www.maidhouse.ca/donate

A photo of Dr. Bill Wong, Chair of MAiDHouse's Board of Directors. He is wearing a white lab coat and standing in front of an anatomical diagram. Beside him is a quote from him: "Thank you for walking beside us, month after month, and for shaping the first five years of this essential work. With your help, we can begin the next five years even stronger—ensuring every person who seeks a peaceful, supported end-of-life experience has a place to go."

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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 17/12/2025

Your gift today ensures that MAiDHouse can continue to offer compassion & care to eligible individuals who are facing their final days. Without donor support, these moments of peace wouldn’t be possible. Please give today so no family need face the end of life alone: www.maidhouse.ca/donate

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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 12/12/2025

When judgment is loud, compassion must speak louder. MAiDHouse is entirely donor-funded, we receive no government support, and your generosity keeps our doors open for those who deserve peace, dignity, and the comfort of loved ones by their side. Donate today: www.maidhouse.ca/donate

A graphic with text that reads: "Conversation around MAiD has grown louder and at times, more divided. Some have spoken harshly about MAiDHouse, questioning our purpose and our heart.

We know that conversations about MAiD touch on faith, ethics, and emotion. They ask us to confront the hardest truths about life, death, and suffering. But we believe the answer has never been about death, it has always been about choice and care."

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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 10/12/2025

As we near the close of our 5th year, please consider a special year-end gift to help: - Create a safe, welcoming, personalized environment - Provide follow-up & resources for loved ones - Continue our research at the forefront of MAiD resources & services Donate at www.maidhouse.ca/donate

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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 30/11/2025

The Sixth Annual Report on #MedicalAssistanceInDying ( #MAiD ) was published yesterday (Nov 28, 2025). This report provides a summary of data on MAiD requests, assessments and provisions in #Canada for the 2024 calendar year. Read the report: ow.ly/LaOW50XzftM

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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 29/11/2025

🌟 We're thrilled to congratulate MAiDHouse Board member Zohar Levy on being recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women Award Winners for 2025! 🌟 Learn more at wxnetwork.com/page/2025Top...

A photo of Zohar Levy. She is smiling, and is wearing a dark blazer over an orange blouse. She has shoulder-length brown hair. Beneath her photo is written, "Zohar Levy has been recognized as one of Canada's Top One Hundred Most Powerful Women of 2025 by WXN."

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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 23/11/2025

Need help starting your #AdvanceCarePlanning ? Try the My ACP Card Game from Advance Care Planning Canada: an accessible tool to explore & think about your wishes. Download the free PDF version from loom.ly/p1dLNH4 or request a physical deck (postage required) via email: info@advancecareplanning.ca

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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 22/11/2025

Ensuring that people like Barbara are able to meet the end of their lives in the way that they choose has been at the heart of our work since we opened our doors 5 years ago, and continues to guide us forward into the future. Read Barbara's story at www.maidhouse.ca/maid-journey...

"Barbara's MAiD journey wasn't a simple one. But by the time her family and friends were able to gather around her at the MAiDHouse space in Toronto to say goodbye, they knew she felt comfort and peace with her decision. 'We're a lively family, and on the day of, we had some music & flowers. Everyone had some one-on-one time to sit beside Mum and tell her we loved her.'" —excerpt from Barbara's story.

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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 14/11/2025

Everyone who comes through MAiDHouse's doors has a unique story, but there is a common need to feel supported and a sense of connection: to loved ones, to the people around them, to memories. Joyce shared her memories of connection with us: www.maidhouse.ca/maid-journey...

“Joyce has found the two providers who have been with her through the process of applying for MAiD incredibly helpful. She finds speaking to them as comfortable as speaking to old friends. When Joyce called the number that was given to her by her MAiD provider, she remembers hearing the line pick up and hearing a joyful voice say, “Hi Joyce.” Those are the things that matter to her.” — excerpt from Joyce's MAiD Journey

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MAiDHouse Canada @maidhouse.ca · 06/11/2025

We're looking back on stories from people who MAiDHouse has had the honour of helping in the 5 years since opening our doors at our first location. People like Terry, quoted in the image. You can read his story and the poem he shared with us at our website: www.maidhouse.ca/maid-journey...

Title: MAiDHouse 5 Years. Tagline: A community where everyone eligible has equal access to a place for MAiD. Beneath the title and tagline is a photo of Terry, who is seen smiling at the camera and wearing a black shirt. He has brown hair and a beard with some white in it. Beside Terry's photo is a quote: "MAiD in Canada has opened the opportunity for me to pass how I want and when I want ... I've been lucky to have this 'funeral' time before I go so I could see once again how well life has treated me. Overall, it's the people I've known & loved, played with & against, friendly neighbourhood chit chat and so much more that makes life so fulfilling." — excerpt from Terry's story.

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