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Remembering the History of Euthanasia in Canada
- August 9, 2017
- BakerLaw
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A former client recently published a piece on euthanasia in the magazine Policy Options. The article traces the history of devaluing the lives of persons with disabilities and details events in Canadian history involving euthanasia of infants with disabilities. With the legalization of medical assistance in dying, it is important to remain aware of how the lives of persons with disabilities continue to be seen as less valuable, which increases vulnerability to involuntary assistance in dying. » Read the rest
Further Reflections on the Court Challenges Program
- March 21, 2017
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The Ontario Bar Association has recently published an article by Kiran Kang entitled: Funding Charter Litigation: Lawyers reflect on the revival of a cancelled program.
The article contains comments from lawyers, including bakerlaw’s David Baker, who were able to bring important equality cases thanks to the funding from the former Court Challenges Program . » Read the rest
Court Challenges Program – A Call to Action
- March 2, 2017
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Further to David Baker’s comments on the reinstatement of the Court Challenges Program (see our previous blog post here (link)), read this letter (link) to the Minister in charge of the program.
The letter calls on the Minister to confirm the mandate of the program and ensure it is as strong and committed to equality as the former program was. » Read the rest
The Importance of the Right to Palliative Care in Light of Medical Assistance in Dying
- February 14, 2017
- Kimberly Srivastava
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As indicated in our previous blog post, the Court Challenges Program is being reinstated. You can read David Baker’s comments on the CCP here (link). This is great news for bakerlaw!
You may have previously read about our open letter calling for a national right to palliative care in Canada (link). » Read the rest
Physician Assisted Death Bill Released
- April 14, 2016
- BakerLaw
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Today the Federal Government unveiled the bill regarding physician assisted death titled: An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make related amendments to other Acts (medical assistance in dying).
This bill is in response to the Carter v Canada decision which held that Canadians have a right physician assistance in dying. » Read the rest
Open Letter Calling for a National Right to Palliative Care in Canada
- April 12, 2016
- BakerLaw
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To:
The Honourable Justin Trudeau (Prime Minister of Canada)
The Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould (Minister of Justice and the Attorney General of Canada)
The Honourable Dr. Jane Philpott (Minister of Health)
Dear Ministers:
We are calling on you to include a legislated right to palliative care in your legislative response to Carter v. » Read the rest
David Baker Participates in the Vulnerable Persons Standard Press Conference
- March 2, 2016
- David Baker
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Bakerlaw’s David Baker participated in the Vulnerable Persons Standard press conference yesterday.
The Standard seeks to balance access with protection in physician-assisted death.
Check out the highlights from unveiling of the Vulnerable Persons Standard and listen to the clarifications offered by the experts involved in creating the standard. » Read the rest
Vulnerable Persons Standard
- March 1, 2016
- Kimberly Srivastava
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Key stakeholders from across Canada have come together to create the Vulnerable Persons Standard. This standard is intended to act as a guide for legislative representatives who will be drafting the laws related to physician assisted death.
“The Vulnerable Persons Standard is a series of evidence-based safeguards intended to protect the lives of Canadians. » Read the rest
Bakerlaw’s David Baker in Globe and Mail Op-Ed
- February 29, 2016
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Bakerlaw’s David Baker and Professor Trudo Lemmens were featured in a Globe and Mail op-ed this weekend explaining how the Federal Special Committee on physician assisted dying went beyond the scope of Carter and ignored important evidence.
You can read the piece here (link).
David Baker’s Reaction to the Federal Committee Report on Physician Assisted Dying
- February 26, 2016
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Watch David Baker discuss his reaction to the Federal Committee Report on physician assisted dying.
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Tune in at 1hour, 46 minutes.
To view the CBC page click here (link).