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
Did you know that today is #NationalGriefAndBereavementDay? Our free guide, created in partnership with the MAID Family Support Society, provides helpful advice for navigating the complexities of grieving a loved one who has chosen MAID.
Download it here. https://ow.ly/cb7G50Wtuf2
Download it here. https://ow.ly/cb7G50Wtuf2
November 18, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Did you know that today is #NationalGriefAndBereavementDay? Our free guide, created in partnership with the MAID Family Support Society, provides helpful advice for navigating the complexities of grieving a loved one who has chosen MAID.
Download it here. https://ow.ly/cb7G50Wtuf2
Download it here. https://ow.ly/cb7G50Wtuf2
Use our letter-writing tools below to craft personalized messages that can help your MP understand what matters to the people in their riding.
Mental illness — https://ow.ly/mQ2X50XsUNS
Advance requests — https://ow.ly/stb950XsUNW
Institutional Religious Obstructions — https://ow.ly/Le6y50XsUNV
Mental illness — https://ow.ly/mQ2X50XsUNS
Advance requests — https://ow.ly/stb950XsUNW
Institutional Religious Obstructions — https://ow.ly/Le6y50XsUNV
November 17, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Use our letter-writing tools below to craft personalized messages that can help your MP understand what matters to the people in their riding.
Mental illness — https://ow.ly/mQ2X50XsUNS
Advance requests — https://ow.ly/stb950XsUNW
Institutional Religious Obstructions — https://ow.ly/Le6y50XsUNV
Mental illness — https://ow.ly/mQ2X50XsUNS
Advance requests — https://ow.ly/stb950XsUNW
Institutional Religious Obstructions — https://ow.ly/Le6y50XsUNV
What motivates you to fight for end-of-life rights in Canada? Tell us in the comments, or visit our website to share your story.
Share your story: https://ow.ly/3M7r50XptKo
Looking for more ways to support our mission? Learn all the ways you can get involved: https://ow.ly/qFGa50WN8v4
Share your story: https://ow.ly/3M7r50XptKo
Looking for more ways to support our mission? Learn all the ways you can get involved: https://ow.ly/qFGa50WN8v4
November 10, 2025 at 6:36 PM
What motivates you to fight for end-of-life rights in Canada? Tell us in the comments, or visit our website to share your story.
Share your story: https://ow.ly/3M7r50XptKo
Looking for more ways to support our mission? Learn all the ways you can get involved: https://ow.ly/qFGa50WN8v4
Share your story: https://ow.ly/3M7r50XptKo
Looking for more ways to support our mission? Learn all the ways you can get involved: https://ow.ly/qFGa50WN8v4
This week, Dr. Chantal Perrot and Dying With Dignity CEO Helen Long joined The Social to discuss MAID and advance requests — understanding eligibility, current laws, and what people across Canada want.
👉 Watch now on YouTube: https://ow.ly/NZLu50XopY3
👉 Watch now on YouTube: https://ow.ly/NZLu50XopY3
November 7, 2025 at 3:12 PM
This week, Dr. Chantal Perrot and Dying With Dignity CEO Helen Long joined The Social to discuss MAID and advance requests — understanding eligibility, current laws, and what people across Canada want.
👉 Watch now on YouTube: https://ow.ly/NZLu50XopY3
👉 Watch now on YouTube: https://ow.ly/NZLu50XopY3
Did you know that some publicly funded health care facilities obstruct access to MAID on religious grounds, forcing patients to undergo grueling transfers?
Visit our website to learn more about how you can get involved to stop forced transfers for patients seeking MAID. https://ow.ly/ZUK450WHxi3
Visit our website to learn more about how you can get involved to stop forced transfers for patients seeking MAID. https://ow.ly/ZUK450WHxi3
November 6, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Did you know that some publicly funded health care facilities obstruct access to MAID on religious grounds, forcing patients to undergo grueling transfers?
Visit our website to learn more about how you can get involved to stop forced transfers for patients seeking MAID. https://ow.ly/ZUK450WHxi3
Visit our website to learn more about how you can get involved to stop forced transfers for patients seeking MAID. https://ow.ly/ZUK450WHxi3
(5/7) 76% of questionnaire respondents said the value that guided them most when thinking about advance requests was "individual choice about end-of-life care", with 73% noting the value of a "dignified death
October 30, 2025 at 7:16 PM
(5/7) 76% of questionnaire respondents said the value that guided them most when thinking about advance requests was "individual choice about end-of-life care", with 73% noting the value of a "dignified death
(4/7) 67% of questionnaire respondents support advance requests for people diagnosed with a serious or incurable condition that will lead to a loss of decision-making capacity
October 30, 2025 at 7:16 PM
(4/7) 67% of questionnaire respondents support advance requests for people diagnosed with a serious or incurable condition that will lead to a loss of decision-making capacity
(3/7) 76% of questionnaire respondents support advance requests for people with a medical condition that could lead to sudden or unexpected loss of capacity to make decisions
October 30, 2025 at 7:16 PM
(3/7) 76% of questionnaire respondents support advance requests for people with a medical condition that could lead to sudden or unexpected loss of capacity to make decisions
New on our blog: Yarn was a thread of connection between Lori McIntyre and her mother-in-law, Margaret. In 2019, as her breathing became more laboured and her world became limited by illness, Margaret decided to access medical assistance in dying (MAID). (1/2)
October 29, 2025 at 1:44 PM
New on our blog: Yarn was a thread of connection between Lori McIntyre and her mother-in-law, Margaret. In 2019, as her breathing became more laboured and her world became limited by illness, Margaret decided to access medical assistance in dying (MAID). (1/2)
An advance request for MAID could save a person from having to endure years — perhaps even decades — of unwanted suffering.
📝 Use our letter-writing tool below to tell your MP to respect people’s end-of-life rights by supporting advance requests.
Write a letter: ow.ly/mlfx50WA3ET
📝 Use our letter-writing tool below to tell your MP to respect people’s end-of-life rights by supporting advance requests.
Write a letter: ow.ly/mlfx50WA3ET
October 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
An advance request for MAID could save a person from having to endure years — perhaps even decades — of unwanted suffering.
📝 Use our letter-writing tool below to tell your MP to respect people’s end-of-life rights by supporting advance requests.
Write a letter: ow.ly/mlfx50WA3ET
📝 Use our letter-writing tool below to tell your MP to respect people’s end-of-life rights by supporting advance requests.
Write a letter: ow.ly/mlfx50WA3ET
We welcomed MAID clinicians Dr. Chantal Perrot and Dr. Eric Thomas to answer common questions and cut through the misinformation about Track 2 MAID with case studies, on-the-ground insights, and practical experience.
Watch the recording and get the real facts on Track 2 MAID. ow.ly/WLjz50Xe7ie
Watch the recording and get the real facts on Track 2 MAID. ow.ly/WLjz50Xe7ie
October 17, 2025 at 2:52 PM
We welcomed MAID clinicians Dr. Chantal Perrot and Dr. Eric Thomas to answer common questions and cut through the misinformation about Track 2 MAID with case studies, on-the-ground insights, and practical experience.
Watch the recording and get the real facts on Track 2 MAID. ow.ly/WLjz50Xe7ie
Watch the recording and get the real facts on Track 2 MAID. ow.ly/WLjz50Xe7ie
Grieving someone who has chosen MAID can be complex.
Created in partnership with MAID Family Support Society, our comprehensive guide is designed for those navigating the complexities of grief and MAID.
Download the free guide here. ow.ly/cb7G50Wtuf2
Created in partnership with MAID Family Support Society, our comprehensive guide is designed for those navigating the complexities of grief and MAID.
Download the free guide here. ow.ly/cb7G50Wtuf2
October 14, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Grieving someone who has chosen MAID can be complex.
Created in partnership with MAID Family Support Society, our comprehensive guide is designed for those navigating the complexities of grief and MAID.
Download the free guide here. ow.ly/cb7G50Wtuf2
Created in partnership with MAID Family Support Society, our comprehensive guide is designed for those navigating the complexities of grief and MAID.
Download the free guide here. ow.ly/cb7G50Wtuf2
Do you know how eligibility for Track 2 MAID is determined? We welcomed MAID clinicians Dr. Chantal Perrot and Dr. Eric Thomas to answer questions and cut through the misinformation about Track 2 with case studies, on-the-ground insights, and practical experience.
Watch here: ow.ly/qrAC50X9MPN
Watch here: ow.ly/qrAC50X9MPN
October 10, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Do you know how eligibility for Track 2 MAID is determined? We welcomed MAID clinicians Dr. Chantal Perrot and Dr. Eric Thomas to answer questions and cut through the misinformation about Track 2 with case studies, on-the-ground insights, and practical experience.
Watch here: ow.ly/qrAC50X9MPN
Watch here: ow.ly/qrAC50X9MPN
Supporter Lynn McCartney recently shared the story of her father's journey with MAID. Diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer at the age of 87, his condition was worsening. Just two weeks before his 90th birthday, he had the peaceful assisted death he desired, surrounded by his loving family. (1/2)
October 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Supporter Lynn McCartney recently shared the story of her father's journey with MAID. Diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer at the age of 87, his condition was worsening. Just two weeks before his 90th birthday, he had the peaceful assisted death he desired, surrounded by his loving family. (1/2)
Did you know? A recent Ipsos poll commissioned by Dying With Dignity Canada indicates that 84% of people across Canada support advance requests for MAID for individuals with a grievous and irremediable medical condition.
Read more about the results on our website. ow.ly/Injn50VAr35
Read more about the results on our website. ow.ly/Injn50VAr35
October 3, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Did you know? A recent Ipsos poll commissioned by Dying With Dignity Canada indicates that 84% of people across Canada support advance requests for MAID for individuals with a grievous and irremediable medical condition.
Read more about the results on our website. ow.ly/Injn50VAr35
Read more about the results on our website. ow.ly/Injn50VAr35
Visit our website to learn more and download the resource. ow.ly/B4Yv50WN8Lm (3/3)
September 29, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Visit our website to learn more and download the resource. ow.ly/B4Yv50WN8Lm (3/3)
Our End-Of-Life Ceremony Planning Guide can help you think through every stage of this process, from planning a ceremony and choosing a final resting place, to considering the ways you'd like to leave your legacy. (2/3)
September 29, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Our End-Of-Life Ceremony Planning Guide can help you think through every stage of this process, from planning a ceremony and choosing a final resting place, to considering the ways you'd like to leave your legacy. (2/3)
Traditionally, end-of-life ceremonies were coordinated by funeral service professionals at the local funeral home, but today, more people choose to plan their own service. (1/3)
September 29, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Traditionally, end-of-life ceremonies were coordinated by funeral service professionals at the local funeral home, but today, more people choose to plan their own service. (1/3)
On this day in 2019, Justice Christine Baudouin found that the reasonably foreseeable death requirement in #BillC14 and the end-of-life requirement in Quebec’s legislation were a violation of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
September 12, 2025 at 3:03 PM
On this day in 2019, Justice Christine Baudouin found that the reasonably foreseeable death requirement in #BillC14 and the end-of-life requirement in Quebec’s legislation were a violation of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Each of us has a unique story that compels us to fight for end-of-life rights in Canada. #ThisInternationalDayOfCharity, we're sharing stories from our team members about the experiences that brought us to this work.
Visit our website to learn all the ways you can get involved. ow.ly/qFGa50WN8v4
Visit our website to learn all the ways you can get involved. ow.ly/qFGa50WN8v4
September 5, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Each of us has a unique story that compels us to fight for end-of-life rights in Canada. #ThisInternationalDayOfCharity, we're sharing stories from our team members about the experiences that brought us to this work.
Visit our website to learn all the ways you can get involved. ow.ly/qFGa50WN8v4
Visit our website to learn all the ways you can get involved. ow.ly/qFGa50WN8v4
Within this guide, you will find information on first steps to take after diagnosis, what to expect as death approaches, deciding where you want your death to take place, palliative care, and more.
Download it free on our website. ow.ly/Tvz250WQEK1
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Download it free on our website. ow.ly/Tvz250WQEK1
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September 4, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Within this guide, you will find information on first steps to take after diagnosis, what to expect as death approaches, deciding where you want your death to take place, palliative care, and more.
Download it free on our website. ow.ly/Tvz250WQEK1
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Download it free on our website. ow.ly/Tvz250WQEK1
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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.
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September 4, 2025 at 3:49 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.
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A misleading video, "The Horrifying Truth about MAID They Aren’t Telling You," has been circulating again on social media. The video, featuring Kelsi Sheren and Jordan B. Peterson, is rife with disinformation about medical assistance in dying (MAID) in Canada. (1/2)
September 3, 2025 at 3:22 PM
A misleading video, "The Horrifying Truth about MAID They Aren’t Telling You," has been circulating again on social media. The video, featuring Kelsi Sheren and Jordan B. Peterson, is rife with disinformation about medical assistance in dying (MAID) in Canada. (1/2)
Last week, Harry Ennis and Bonnie Adams from our GTA Chapter had the opportunity to meet with MP for Etobicoke Centre, Yvan Baker. Thank you Yvan for taking the time to meet and discuss the importance of end-of-life choice, including the critical need for advance requests for MAID.
August 25, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Last week, Harry Ennis and Bonnie Adams from our GTA Chapter had the opportunity to meet with MP for Etobicoke Centre, Yvan Baker. Thank you Yvan for taking the time to meet and discuss the importance of end-of-life choice, including the critical need for advance requests for MAID.
On this day in 2024, Dying With Dignity Canada joined forces with legal firm Paliare Roland, John Scully and Claire Elyse-Brosseau, filing a legal challenge to secure equality for those whose sole underlying condition is a mental illness in Canada’s assisted dying legislation. (1/3)
August 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
On this day in 2024, Dying With Dignity Canada joined forces with legal firm Paliare Roland, John Scully and Claire Elyse-Brosseau, filing a legal challenge to secure equality for those whose sole underlying condition is a mental illness in Canada’s assisted dying legislation. (1/3)