Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute – Affiliated with the University of St. Michael's College in the University of Toronto

Bioethics Matters: Medical Assistance in Dying: A Review of the Legislation

February 14, 2020
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Bridget Campion, PhD The Canadian government has announced plans to review legislation governing Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID). This article will provide an overview of the current legislation and Catholic…Read more →

World Day of the Sick, February 11, 2020

February 5, 2020
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Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes Pope Francis’s message for the 2020 World Day of the Sick is “Come to me all you who labour and are heavily burdened, and…Read more →

Bishop Appointed for the Diocese of Rouyn-Noranda and Letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Proposed Changes to Federal Legislation for Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)

February 5, 2020
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Today, His Holiness Pope Francis appointed the Father Guy Boulanger Bishop of the Diocese of Rouyn-Noranda. At the time of his appointment, Bishop-elect Boulanger was serving as Vicar General of…Read more →

Consultations on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) Questionnaire, CMA Policy

January 16, 2020
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The Canadian Department of Justice is currently undertaking an online review of legislation about MAID:https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/cons/ad-am/index.html CMA Policy: Medical Assistance in DyingRead more →

CRFI Paper Who are You?: Reaffirming Human Dignity

November 10, 2019
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CRFI Paper Who are You?: Reaffirming Human Dignity Cardus is a non-partisan, faith-based think tank and registered charity dedicated to promoting a flourishing society through independent research, robust public dialogue,…Read more →