As court considers euthanasia, 55 Canadian MPs call for ‘quality end-of-life care’
A Canadian parliamentary committee today released what they say is a “landmark report”
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Public submissions to Quebec committee overwhelmingly reject euthanasia, assisted suicide
The report found that only about a third (34%) of those who submitted to the Commission were either somewhat or strongly in favor of euthanasia.
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‘Vegetative’ patients may be fully conscious: Lancet study
Bobby Schindler, brother of Terri Schiavo, said in response to the Discover that the “[persistent vegetative state] diagnosis needs to be eliminated by the medical community.”
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Royal Society of Canada report urging legalization of euthanasia a ‘sham’: anti-euthanasia leader
Four of the five members selected for the committee that drew up the report were well-known and public advocates for euthanasia and assisted suicide.
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Court case seeking to overturn Canadian laws against euthanasia begins today
The suit was launched on behalf of the family of Kay Carter, who died by assisted suicide at the Swiss Dignitas suicide center in January 2010.
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Pro-life arm of Canadian bishops urges Canadians to fight euthanasia as court case looms
A British Columbia court is preparing to begin hearing a case that challenges Canada’s laws against euthanasia beginning next week.
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Woman with Alzheimer’s euthanized in Netherlands
Media have reported that the woman was the first person to be euthanized without the ability to consent, but anti-euthanasia activists say such killings have been going on for a while.
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Another November Ontario speaking event for LifeSiteNews to add to previous list
This Saturday is the pro-life forum in London, Ontario. A new addition to our list of LSN speaking events is the Saturday, November 19 Toronto Pro-Life Forum 2011 sponsored by Gethsemene Ministries.
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Petition campaign opposes euthanasia in lead-up to crucial Canadian court case
"The Euthanasia Prevention Coalition provides this petition to enable all people in Canada to speak out in opposition to the attempt to legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide through the courts," said Alex Schadenberg.
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International Congress for Truth and Life to be held in Brazil in early November
Human Life International (HLI) will be holding a four-day conference in Brazil on the international struggle for the values of life and family from November 3 to November 6 in Sao Paulo.
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