“To God be the Glory.” Those words – a version of the Jesuit motto “for the greater glory of God” – were the last ones spoken by MP Mark Warawa after delivering his final speech in the House of Commons…
MP Mark Warawa: ‘a true man of conscience’
Tag: euthanasia
Court’s ‘effective referral’ decision will force doctors to violate conscience or quit
This joint statement from Christian Legal Fellowship, the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, and the Assembly of Catholic Bishops of Ontario was released May 15 to address a judicial determination which seems likely to lead to a serious erosion of religious freedom in Canada.…
Several groups raise alarm, take action on euthanasia, MAiD, end of life issues
Over the past few decades, Christians have fought hard to protect vulnerable people in Canada, at the beginning and end of their lives – unfortunately without much success. We now have the most ‘liberal’ abortion law in the world (which…
Archbishop’s statement on assisted suicide in hospices
Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB, released the following statement February 22 in response to health authorities in BC forcing assisted suicide (euphemistically described as medical assistance in dying or MAiD) into hospice and palliative care homes: As health authorities in BC…
The persistence of pro-lifers
Canada, to its shame, offers no legal protection for children right up until the day they are born. Our politicians and our media elite ignore that reality – but we are fortunate that a few heroes keep up the seemingly hopeless…
Medical Assistance in Dying: We are now on the slippery slope
On June 17 the federal government passed Bill C-14, which legalized the provision of physician assisted suicide and euthanasia, which is called Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD). Voices for restraint Dr. Margaret Cottle spoke for many when she warned about…
Assisted suicide: Lament our government’s failure – and look ahead
‘Medical assistance in dying’ legislation (Bill C-14) was passed in haste, amid controversy, earlier this month. The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) has wasted no time in launching the first legal challenge, hoping to broaden the scope of the law…
The deadly problems surrounding euthanasia Bill C-14
It is not surprising that many Canadians are concerned about the dangers of the new assisted suicide and euthanasia bill, C-14. What is really not credible is how the word-benders who used the Charter “right to life” to legalize the…
Bill C-14 sets Canada on a ‘tragic course’
Archbishop Michael Miller of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver made this statement about the Liberals’ assisted suicide bill April 14: Unfortunately, the “medical assistance in dying” legislation introduced in Parliament today sets Canada on the tragic course of offering…
Care, not killing: The most excellent way
Calling me over to her bed in the ICU, she fumbled to grasp the lapels of my white coat. With surprising strength she drew me close to her face and said vehemently, “I don’t care what my doctor says, or…