Activists sue Canada to expand euthanasia law to cover those with mental illness

null / Ariya J, Shutterstock. Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Aug 22, 2024 / 15:00 pm (CNA). A Canadian non-profit filed a legal challenge against the federal government, calling for an expansion of the country’s euthanasia program to allow physician-assisted suicide for those suffering from mental illness. The Constitutional challenge — filed by Dying With Dignity Canada (DWDC) — […]

Activists sue Canada to expand euthanasia law to cover those with mental illness
null / Ariya J, Shutterstock. Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Aug 22, 2024 / 15:00 pm (CNA). A Canadian non-profit filed a legal challenge against the federal government, calling for an expansion of the country’s euthanasia program to allow physician-assisted suicide for those suffering from mental illness. The Constitutional challenge — filed by Dying With Dignity Canada (DWDC) — […]