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The EFC applies biblical principles to life in society, including law and public policy. We show how laws that reflect these principles – such as the sanctity of human life, care for the vulnerable and religious freedom – contribute to the public good.

The EFC often makes submissions on these issues to parliamentary committees and government bodies as well as occasionally to international bodies such as the United Nations.

(See also Outgoing Letters to legislators and cabinet ministers, and Court Cases for legal submissions.)

Review of Medical Assistance in Dying by special joint parliamentary committee

A special committee of MPs and senators recommended in Feb. 2023 that assisted death be made available to mature minors and by advance requests.

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Brief on Palliative Care to the Health Committee

Five-page submission from May 2020 recommends maintaining the distinction between palliative care and euthanasia, and recommends conscience protection for workers and institutions.

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Submission on Palliative Care Framework to Health Canada (2018)

What's a good definition for palliative care? How does it relate to euthanasia and medical assistance in dying? (July 2018)

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