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Doctor and Patient - Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide

Canada has legalized euthanasia and assisted suicide, known as medical assistance in dying (MAiD), under certain circumstances. These practices deliberately and intentionally cause a person’s death.

All human life is precious. Life is a gift from God for us to respect and protect through all its stages. As Christians, we believe that every person is made in God’s image (Gen 1:27) and loved by him (John 3:16). God is with us in our suffering and can redeem it (2 Cor 4: 7-12, 16-18). He is sovereign over life (Acts 17:24-26) and over death (1 Cor 15:20-28).

God calls us to care for those who are vulnerable, including those who are ill or near the end of life. The EFC supports palliative care as a compassionate response that supports and cares for those who are suffering or terminally ill.

Biblical principles such as respect for the dignity and sanctity of all human life, justice, and the care for those who are vulnerable are the basis of our opposition to euthanasia and assisted suicide.

Canada needs to prioritize treatment and support for Canadians - not facilitate or bring about their death.

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Media releases

New polling reveals Canadians’ views on medical assistance in dying

Only half of Canadians (51%) are aware MAiD will become available on the basis of...

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The EFC launches “Before it’s too late” campaign to stop MAiD for mental illness

The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) has launched a campaign calling for the...

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Articles

Supporting Canadian pastors in addressing social issues

This fall the EFC held simultaneous gatherings for Toronto-area pastors and national...

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Religious freedom of Christian hospitals

EFC Senior Ambassador Bruce Clemenger discusses modelling Christian ethics in the...

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Official statements

Christian leaders affirm duty to care and resolve to mobilize communities

This public lament on assisted dying and commitment to respond has been signed by more...

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The EFC laments the passing of Bill C-7

This bill changed Canada’s law on medical assistance in dying (MAID) in crucial...

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Podcasts

Death is part of life, but euthanasia should not be

Ephraim Radner speaks to our host Bill Fledderus about death and birth, and why he...

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Euthanasia from Rodriguez to Carter to MAID

How Canada moved from affirming the sanctity of human life before the 1993 Rodriguez...

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Outgoing letters

Letter on conscience to CPS Nova Scotia

The EFC urges the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Nova Scotia to ensure robust...

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Letter on MAiD expansion to three new ministers

To the ministers of health, justice, and mental health and addictions on "our deep...

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Court cases

Lamb v. Canada [2019]

Canada has legalized euthanasia and assisted suicide, known as medical assistance in dying (MAiD), under certain circumstances. These practices deliberately and intentionally cause a person’s death.

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CMDS et al v. College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario [2017-2019]

Canada has legalized euthanasia and assisted suicide, known as medical assistance in dying (MAiD), under certain circumstances. These practices deliberately and intentionally cause a person’s death.

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Videos

MAiD for Mental Health Fall 2023 - A Crucial Moment to Speak Up

An update about the extension of medical assistance in dying to Canadians with mental...

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Why Canada should reverse our law that will allow MAiD for mental illness

Why should we reverse the law that will allow MAID for mental illness in Canada? Julia...

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Government

Submission on human trafficking and MAiD to UN committee CEDAW

An EFC brief to a UN committee on discrimination against women calls for Canada's MAiD law to be repealed and for the creation of a permanent anti-trafficking strategy

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Bill S-248: Advance request for MAiD

Bill S-248 would allow advance requests for euthanasia.

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Documents

MAID Expansion Action Kit 2023

Six-page pdf from Feb. 2023.

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MAID in Canada: Toward a Faithful Christian Response to Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia

This paper was written by EFC President and CEO (and resident theologian) Dr. David Guretzki, PhD. It was commissioned by the EMCC.

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