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Euthanasia & Assisted Suicide - Doctor advising patient on Euthanasia

Canada has legalized euthanasia and assisted suicide 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. Each person’s life has worth, regardless of their age or ability, because they are made in the image of God and loved by him. This belief in the sanctity of all human life compels us to completely oppose euthanasia and assisted suicide.

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.

TAKE ACTION ON EXPANSION: Assisted death for medical illness opens March 2024 unless stopped, and MAID for minors has also been recommended. Action is needed now. See TheEFC. ca/TakeActionOnMAID.

TAKE ACTION ON CONSCIENCE OF HEALTH CARE WORKERS: Medical professionals should not be forced to participate in euthanasia. See TheEFC. ca/Conscience.

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Media releases

Christian leaders sign Declare and Resolve statement

“Medical assistance in dying (MAiD) and its impact on Canadians is the social...

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The EFC calls for action against MAiD expansion

The EFC is encouraging Canadians to contact MPs over the planned expansion of medical...

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Articles

Recovery is possible from daily thoughts of suicide: Derek Kerr

Saskatoon writer Derek Kerr shares his personal journey and calls for change to Canada&...

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Rights and responsibilities

EFC Senior Ambassador Bruce Clemenger says a preoccupation with rights can shape a...

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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

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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Behind the curtain with MAID in Canada

David Guretzki, resident theologian and vice-president of the EFC, dives deep into the...

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Outgoing letters

Letter of support for Bill C-314 on reversing MAID for mental illness

This legislation would exclude a mental disorder from being considered a grievous and...

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Letter of support on Conscience Bill C-230

The EFC supports conscience protection for health care professionals and writes to...

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Court cases

Lamb v. Canada [2019]

Canada has legalized euthanasia and assisted suicide 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 under certain circumstances. These practices deliberately and intentionally cause a person’s death.

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Videos

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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How and why the EFC made Life Together: Disability and Belonging in the Church

The EFC's Julia Beazley explains how and why EFC staff worked with a variety of...

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Government

Submission to the UN's Universal Periodic Review (human rights in Canada 2023)

Every few years the UN reviews human rights in Canada. For 2023 we highlight protection of Canadians with disabilities, MAiD, sexual exploitation and freedom of religion.

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Bill C-314: Reverse MAID for mental illness alone

Bill C-314 would mean no one would be eligible for MAID for mental illness alone. MP Ed Fast introduced it Feb. 10, 2023.

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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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