Dying With Dignity Canada
@dyingwithdignity.ca
The national human-rights charity committed to improving quality of dying, protecting end-of-life rights and helping people across Canada avoid unwanted suffering. 🌈
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Find us at dyingwithdignity.ca
Facebook: @DWDCanada
Instagram: @dwdcanada
New on our blog: In this week's blog, a supporter shares the moving story of her husband's journey with MAID, the peace and closure it provided them both, and her experience with grief in the months that followed his death.
Read more. https://ow.ly/i1XE50Y220F
Read more. https://ow.ly/i1XE50Y220F
Grief and a MAID death | Dying With Dignity Canada
Grief is a topic that is often overlooked or neglected, yet grief is an experience that impacts people in a…
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January 24, 2026 at 3:01 PM
New on our blog: In this week's blog, a supporter shares the moving story of her husband's journey with MAID, the peace and closure it provided them both, and her experience with grief in the months that followed his death.
Read more. https://ow.ly/i1XE50Y220F
Read more. https://ow.ly/i1XE50Y220F
On Monday, January 12, 2026, the Supreme Court of British Columbia (BC) heard a constitutional challenge to end forced transfers of patients seeking access to medical assistance in dying (MAID), in publicly funded, faith-based hospitals. (1/3)
January 23, 2026 at 2:16 PM
On Monday, January 12, 2026, the Supreme Court of British Columbia (BC) heard a constitutional challenge to end forced transfers of patients seeking access to medical assistance in dying (MAID), in publicly funded, faith-based hospitals. (1/3)
On Wednesday, February 11th at 3:00 p.m. ET, Dying With Dignity Canada crosses borders to showcase the fight for assisted dying in Iceland and Ireland, exploring their histories, public perceptions, and advocacy efforts.
Register today: https://ow.ly/bWeY50Y1oNY
Register today: https://ow.ly/bWeY50Y1oNY
The fight for assisted dying: Iceland and Ireland | Dying With Dignity Canada
Since Bill C-14 passed in 2016, people across Canada have had the constitutional right to seek an assessment for a medically assisted death. Around the world, however, many nations are still navigating how their laws respect bodily autonomy, personal choice, and end-of-life rights when it comes to the right-to-die. But which nations are actively working to secure assisted dying, and how close are they to achieving change?
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January 22, 2026 at 8:07 PM
On Wednesday, February 11th at 3:00 p.m. ET, Dying With Dignity Canada crosses borders to showcase the fight for assisted dying in Iceland and Ireland, exploring their histories, public perceptions, and advocacy efforts.
Register today: https://ow.ly/bWeY50Y1oNY
Register today: https://ow.ly/bWeY50Y1oNY
The health care system can be complicated and disjointed. In our new resource, "After Diagnosis: Preparing for your end of life," we outline valuable considerations for those diagnosed with a life-limiting condition. (1/2)
January 20, 2026 at 3:30 PM
The health care system can be complicated and disjointed. In our new resource, "After Diagnosis: Preparing for your end of life," we outline valuable considerations for those diagnosed with a life-limiting condition. (1/2)
Created in partnership with the MAID Family Support Society, our comprehensive guide is designed for those navigating the complexities of grief and MAID.
Download the free guide here. https://ow.ly/cb7G50Wtuf2
Download the free guide here. https://ow.ly/cb7G50Wtuf2
January 16, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Created in partnership with the MAID Family Support Society, our comprehensive guide is designed for those navigating the complexities of grief and MAID.
Download the free guide here. https://ow.ly/cb7G50Wtuf2
Download the free guide here. https://ow.ly/cb7G50Wtuf2
The BC Humanist Association is calling on the Government of British Columbia and the Ministry of Health to require all healthcare facilities receiving public funding to provide the full suite of legal medical services onsite, without exception.
Sign the petition today. https://ow.ly/GXvk50XXiWA
Sign the petition today. https://ow.ly/GXvk50XXiWA
January 15, 2026 at 3:55 PM
The BC Humanist Association is calling on the Government of British Columbia and the Ministry of Health to require all healthcare facilities receiving public funding to provide the full suite of legal medical services onsite, without exception.
Sign the petition today. https://ow.ly/GXvk50XXiWA
Sign the petition today. https://ow.ly/GXvk50XXiWA
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Supporter Bonita Thompson believes that there could be a silver lining to the heated discussions around MAID — they might, she writes, provide an opportunity to find common ground in a shared commitment to "the dignity and autonomy of each individual."
Read more. https://ow.ly/v84B50XUglI
Read more. https://ow.ly/v84B50XUglI
Silver Lining | Dying With Dignity Canada
I have been distressed lately by the tone and nature of the discourse about access to medical assistance in dying…
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January 10, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Supporter Bonita Thompson believes that there could be a silver lining to the heated discussions around MAID — they might, she writes, provide an opportunity to find common ground in a shared commitment to "the dignity and autonomy of each individual."
Read more. https://ow.ly/v84B50XUglI
Read more. https://ow.ly/v84B50XUglI
Supporter Bonita Thompson believes that there could be a silver lining to the heated discussions around MAID — they might, she writes, provide an opportunity to find common ground in a shared commitment to "the dignity and autonomy of each individual."
Read more. https://ow.ly/v84B50XUglI
Read more. https://ow.ly/v84B50XUglI
Silver Lining | Dying With Dignity Canada
I have been distressed lately by the tone and nature of the discourse about access to medical assistance in dying…
ow.ly
January 10, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Supporter Bonita Thompson believes that there could be a silver lining to the heated discussions around MAID — they might, she writes, provide an opportunity to find common ground in a shared commitment to "the dignity and autonomy of each individual."
Read more. https://ow.ly/v84B50XUglI
Read more. https://ow.ly/v84B50XUglI
What will your legacy be? A joint initiative from Dying With Dignity Canada and Pancreatic Cancer North America, our new legacy planning guide can help you transform reflections and memories into meaningful action.
Download it free today. https://ow.ly/WHle50XU4ky
Download it free today. https://ow.ly/WHle50XU4ky
January 9, 2026 at 3:58 PM
What will your legacy be? A joint initiative from Dying With Dignity Canada and Pancreatic Cancer North America, our new legacy planning guide can help you transform reflections and memories into meaningful action.
Download it free today. https://ow.ly/WHle50XU4ky
Download it free today. https://ow.ly/WHle50XU4ky
What should you do after you or a loved one receives a #dementia diagnosis?
DWDC will host Dr. Debra Sheets for a webinar to walk you through key considerations for anyone newly diagnosed with a dementia-type disorder.
Register free today: https://ow.ly/9UvU50XTyXo
DWDC will host Dr. Debra Sheets for a webinar to walk you through key considerations for anyone newly diagnosed with a dementia-type disorder.
Register free today: https://ow.ly/9UvU50XTyXo
Navigating a dementia diagnosis | Dying With Dignity Canada
DWDC will host Dr. Debra Sheets to walk you through key considerations for anyone newly diagnosed with a dementia-type disorder, including what the early stages really look like, how to begin planning for the future, and building your community of care.
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January 8, 2026 at 5:59 PM
What should you do after you or a loved one receives a #dementia diagnosis?
DWDC will host Dr. Debra Sheets for a webinar to walk you through key considerations for anyone newly diagnosed with a dementia-type disorder.
Register free today: https://ow.ly/9UvU50XTyXo
DWDC will host Dr. Debra Sheets for a webinar to walk you through key considerations for anyone newly diagnosed with a dementia-type disorder.
Register free today: https://ow.ly/9UvU50XTyXo
Happy New Year! DWDC is kicking off 2026 with another Live Q&A.
CEO Helen Long and Director of Programs Kelsey Goforth are back to answer your questions about DWDC’s current priorities, developments in the MAID space, and end-of-life issues.
Register free today: https://ow.ly/Lqrc50XSWoT
CEO Helen Long and Director of Programs Kelsey Goforth are back to answer your questions about DWDC’s current priorities, developments in the MAID space, and end-of-life issues.
Register free today: https://ow.ly/Lqrc50XSWoT
January 7, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Happy New Year! DWDC is kicking off 2026 with another Live Q&A.
CEO Helen Long and Director of Programs Kelsey Goforth are back to answer your questions about DWDC’s current priorities, developments in the MAID space, and end-of-life issues.
Register free today: https://ow.ly/Lqrc50XSWoT
CEO Helen Long and Director of Programs Kelsey Goforth are back to answer your questions about DWDC’s current priorities, developments in the MAID space, and end-of-life issues.
Register free today: https://ow.ly/Lqrc50XSWoT
An Institutional Religious Obstruction (IRO) occurs when an institution denies, blocks, or impedes a person’s legal right to health care on religious grounds.
Use our letter-writing tool to craft a personalized message that can help your MP understand this important issue: https://ow.ly/ZefW50Xil4b
Use our letter-writing tool to craft a personalized message that can help your MP understand this important issue: https://ow.ly/ZefW50Xil4b
January 6, 2026 at 3:06 PM
An Institutional Religious Obstruction (IRO) occurs when an institution denies, blocks, or impedes a person’s legal right to health care on religious grounds.
Use our letter-writing tool to craft a personalized message that can help your MP understand this important issue: https://ow.ly/ZefW50Xil4b
Use our letter-writing tool to craft a personalized message that can help your MP understand this important issue: https://ow.ly/ZefW50Xil4b
"In My Own Time" | A documentary that looks at what it means to die on one's own terms.
Watch it streaming on-demand. https://ow.ly/QIxg50Vwyv4
Watch it streaming on-demand. https://ow.ly/QIxg50Vwyv4
January 5, 2026 at 2:46 PM
"In My Own Time" | A documentary that looks at what it means to die on one's own terms.
Watch it streaming on-demand. https://ow.ly/QIxg50Vwyv4
Watch it streaming on-demand. https://ow.ly/QIxg50Vwyv4
Happy New Year from Dying With Dignity Canada!
In 2026, we aim to advance end-of-life rights, combat misinformation, and expand public education and support programs across Canada. We are grateful to have you in our corner.
What are your resolutions this year?
In 2026, we aim to advance end-of-life rights, combat misinformation, and expand public education and support programs across Canada. We are grateful to have you in our corner.
What are your resolutions this year?
January 1, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Happy New Year from Dying With Dignity Canada!
In 2026, we aim to advance end-of-life rights, combat misinformation, and expand public education and support programs across Canada. We are grateful to have you in our corner.
What are your resolutions this year?
In 2026, we aim to advance end-of-life rights, combat misinformation, and expand public education and support programs across Canada. We are grateful to have you in our corner.
What are your resolutions this year?
Wishing you a joyous holiday season from all of us at Dying With Dignity Canada.
Between Dec 24 & Jan 2, our social media channels will be less active. If you need a faster reply, please email [email protected].
Thank you for your continued generosity and support & see you again in 2026.
Between Dec 24 & Jan 2, our social media channels will be less active. If you need a faster reply, please email [email protected].
Thank you for your continued generosity and support & see you again in 2026.
December 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Wishing you a joyous holiday season from all of us at Dying With Dignity Canada.
Between Dec 24 & Jan 2, our social media channels will be less active. If you need a faster reply, please email [email protected].
Thank you for your continued generosity and support & see you again in 2026.
Between Dec 24 & Jan 2, our social media channels will be less active. If you need a faster reply, please email [email protected].
Thank you for your continued generosity and support & see you again in 2026.
What legacy will you leave behind? A joint initiative from Dying With Dignity Canada and Pancreatic Cancer North America, our new legacy planning guide can help you transform reflections and memories into meaningful action.
Download it free on our website. ow.ly/v75T50XNhh5
Download it free on our website. ow.ly/v75T50XNhh5
December 22, 2025 at 5:08 PM
What legacy will you leave behind? A joint initiative from Dying With Dignity Canada and Pancreatic Cancer North America, our new legacy planning guide can help you transform reflections and memories into meaningful action.
Download it free on our website. ow.ly/v75T50XNhh5
Download it free on our website. ow.ly/v75T50XNhh5
What do you want your legacy to be?
A joint initiative from Dying With Dignity Canada and Pancreatic Cancer North America, our new legacy planning guide can help you transform reflections and memories into meaningful action.
Download it free today. https://ow.ly/4rwo50XJR3W
A joint initiative from Dying With Dignity Canada and Pancreatic Cancer North America, our new legacy planning guide can help you transform reflections and memories into meaningful action.
Download it free today. https://ow.ly/4rwo50XJR3W
December 16, 2025 at 3:37 PM
What do you want your legacy to be?
A joint initiative from Dying With Dignity Canada and Pancreatic Cancer North America, our new legacy planning guide can help you transform reflections and memories into meaningful action.
Download it free today. https://ow.ly/4rwo50XJR3W
A joint initiative from Dying With Dignity Canada and Pancreatic Cancer North America, our new legacy planning guide can help you transform reflections and memories into meaningful action.
Download it free today. https://ow.ly/4rwo50XJR3W
Reposted by Dying With Dignity Canada
Organ donation is not required to receive medical assistance in dying (MAID) in Canada. Despite conspiratorial social media posts alluding to an organ-harvesting operation, whether to donate organs remains a personal choice — no one can be forced to do it.
Read more: https://ow.ly/HLij50XIvyI
Read more: https://ow.ly/HLij50XIvyI
December 12, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Organ donation is not required to receive medical assistance in dying (MAID) in Canada. Despite conspiratorial social media posts alluding to an organ-harvesting operation, whether to donate organs remains a personal choice — no one can be forced to do it.
Read more: https://ow.ly/HLij50XIvyI
Read more: https://ow.ly/HLij50XIvyI
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News from around the 🌍: Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a new law this morning making the state the latest in the U.S. to allow medical assistance in dying (MAID) for terminally ill residents.
Read more: https://ow.ly/lHw350XIF9x
Read more: https://ow.ly/lHw350XIF9x
December 12, 2025 at 8:11 PM
News from around the 🌍: Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a new law this morning making the state the latest in the U.S. to allow medical assistance in dying (MAID) for terminally ill residents.
Read more: https://ow.ly/lHw350XIF9x
Read more: https://ow.ly/lHw350XIF9x
News from around the 🌍: Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a new law this morning making the state the latest in the U.S. to allow medical assistance in dying (MAID) for terminally ill residents.
Read more: https://ow.ly/lHw350XIF9x
Read more: https://ow.ly/lHw350XIF9x
December 12, 2025 at 8:11 PM
News from around the 🌍: Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a new law this morning making the state the latest in the U.S. to allow medical assistance in dying (MAID) for terminally ill residents.
Read more: https://ow.ly/lHw350XIF9x
Read more: https://ow.ly/lHw350XIF9x
Organ donation is not required to receive medical assistance in dying (MAID) in Canada. Despite conspiratorial social media posts alluding to an organ-harvesting operation, whether to donate organs remains a personal choice — no one can be forced to do it.
Read more: https://ow.ly/HLij50XIvyI
Read more: https://ow.ly/HLij50XIvyI
December 12, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Organ donation is not required to receive medical assistance in dying (MAID) in Canada. Despite conspiratorial social media posts alluding to an organ-harvesting operation, whether to donate organs remains a personal choice — no one can be forced to do it.
Read more: https://ow.ly/HLij50XIvyI
Read more: https://ow.ly/HLij50XIvyI
Our volunteers are the heart of everything we do.
This year, we're marking #InternationalVolunteerDay by sharing thoughts and perspectives about the importance of volunteers from our Chapter Chairs and volunteers from across the country.
Read more. https://ow.ly/Rzn750XE6CM
This year, we're marking #InternationalVolunteerDay by sharing thoughts and perspectives about the importance of volunteers from our Chapter Chairs and volunteers from across the country.
Read more. https://ow.ly/Rzn750XE6CM
Honouring volunteers on International Volunteer Day | Dying With Dignity Canada
International Volunteer Day is celebrated every year on December 5th. It started as an international observance mandated by the United Nations General…
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December 6, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Our volunteers are the heart of everything we do.
This year, we're marking #InternationalVolunteerDay by sharing thoughts and perspectives about the importance of volunteers from our Chapter Chairs and volunteers from across the country.
Read more. https://ow.ly/Rzn750XE6CM
This year, we're marking #InternationalVolunteerDay by sharing thoughts and perspectives about the importance of volunteers from our Chapter Chairs and volunteers from across the country.
Read more. https://ow.ly/Rzn750XE6CM
What drives you to volunteer? This #InternationalVolunteerDay, we're spotlighting the stories of some of our dedicated Chapter volunteers who bring Dying With Dignity Canada’s advocacy, education, programs to the local level.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/gGir50XCNCL
Learn more: https://ow.ly/gGir50XCNCL
December 5, 2025 at 3:02 PM
What drives you to volunteer? This #InternationalVolunteerDay, we're spotlighting the stories of some of our dedicated Chapter volunteers who bring Dying With Dignity Canada’s advocacy, education, programs to the local level.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/gGir50XCNCL
Learn more: https://ow.ly/gGir50XCNCL
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"After asserting that people with mental illness can never be capable, Friesen moves ... to building an entire slippery-slope argument..." A great rebuttal piece. @dyingwithdignity.ca
Misinformation at Parliament: What Happened on October 28th open.substack.com/pub/maidinca...
Misinformation at Parliament: What Happened on October 28th open.substack.com/pub/maidinca...
Misinformation at Parliament: What Happened on October 28th
Veterans and people with mental illness deserve better advocacy
open.substack.com
November 29, 2025 at 11:13 PM
"After asserting that people with mental illness can never be capable, Friesen moves ... to building an entire slippery-slope argument..." A great rebuttal piece. @dyingwithdignity.ca
Misinformation at Parliament: What Happened on October 28th open.substack.com/pub/maidinca...
Misinformation at Parliament: What Happened on October 28th open.substack.com/pub/maidinca...
Did you know? A recent Ipsos poll indicates that 72% of people across Canada support advance requests for MAID for individuals who are competent at the time of the request, even if they are not diagnosed with a grievous and irremediable medical condition.
Read more: ow.ly/Injn50VAr35
Read more: ow.ly/Injn50VAr35
December 3, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Did you know? A recent Ipsos poll indicates that 72% of people across Canada support advance requests for MAID for individuals who are competent at the time of the request, even if they are not diagnosed with a grievous and irremediable medical condition.
Read more: ow.ly/Injn50VAr35
Read more: ow.ly/Injn50VAr35