Canada: Despite support, euthanasia still in shadows

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This report interviews two British Columbians: Dr Scott Wallace, a former right-to-die activist, and Russel Ogden, a sociologist whose research focuses on euthanasia. 74% of British Columbians support legalizing euthanasia according to a September Angus Reid poll. This is the second highest approval level after Quebec. Ogden says support for euthanasia is generally rising over time, and is higher when the question is more specific.

Yet it is widely expected that Bill C-384, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (right to die with dignity) will not be enacted by Parliament. "It's political suicide," Ogden speculated. "For a politician, it's an excellent way to alienate large proportions of their voters."

[Some notes on other topics are in the Notes section below.]

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Holmen, Roszan. "Despite support, euthanasia still in shadows". Saanich News, bclocalnews.com. Updated: November 10, 2009 4:47 PM. <www.bclocalnews.com/news/69710277.html>. Saanich News, 818 Broughton Street, Victoria, B.C V8W 1E4, Canada

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  • euthanasia

  • Bill C-384, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (right to die with dignity)

  • Dying with Dignity

  • Right to Die Society

  • Canada

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Mailed: Thursday, November 12, 2009 14:52:32 -0600
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EuthaNEWSia is a free Canadian news advisory service covering end-of-life issues such as right to die, assisted suicide, and euthanasia. EuthaNEWSia is produced by the Right to Die Society of Canada which works toward a good death for all, including open, regulated and equitable access to euthanasia and assisted suicide. The editor is Michael Dawson <editor@euthanewsia.ca>. 

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