Bill C-7, which will expand the eligibility criteria for euthanasia and assisted suicide, passed in the Legislature and was sent to the Senate for approval. In the Senate further changes were made that would allow MAID (Medical Assistance in Dying) to occur more often by removing the “reasonable foreseeability of natural death” criterion currently in the Criminal Code. It will also allow MAID for those who are suffering from mental illness. Senator Batters spoke quite eloquently yesterday as the third reading of the Bill was occurring in the Senate. Please take the time to listen to her words as she lays out her thoughts and passionately defends the vulnerable in our country:
While it will be challenging to stop the proposed changes now, it is not too late for Catholics to make a difference. Please encourage your parishioners to watch this video clip by posting it on your website, mentioning it at Mass and sending this clip out to your e-mail list. Ask people to contact their Member of Parliament and let them know that the changes proposed to Bill C-7 goes too far, beyond what the courts called for and now puts at risk all persons suffering from mental health or disabilities, the very people we should be most want to protect.
The video will provide you with some great insights for sharing this topic with your parishioners. Timelines are very tight on this Bill – we must act now if we will have an impact.
With thanks for your consideration of this request,
Teresa
