Ep. 125: Combatting Euthanasia in Canada – Part Two

13/11/2024 40 min
Ep. 125: Combatting Euthanasia in Canada – Part Two

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Episode Synopsis

Alex Schadenberg, Executive Director of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition (EPC), joins Joe Zalot to discuss euthanasia in Canada. In part two of his interview, Alex discusses conscience protection (or lack thereof) for health care professionals and institutions in Canada. He then explains how eligibility for euthanasia and assisted suicide has expanded in Canada and, drawing upon real stories, warns what happens when a society legalizes direct killing.


Resources

1. Euthanasia Prevention Coalition – https://epcc.ca/

2. Euthanasia Prevention Coalition USA – https://epc-usa.org/

3. Fourth Annual Report on Medical Assistance in Dying in Canada, 2022 - https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/publications/health-system-services/annual-report-medical-assistance-dying-2022.html


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