I am an advocate for transparency, ethical oversight, and accountability in Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) system. My work focuses on exposing systemic failures, strengthening safeguards, and ensuring end-of-life policies protect the vulnerable.

 

In 2021, my mother died through MAiD despite not being terminally ill. Her case became the first MAiD-related death in Canada to be investigated by police, but the investigation was forced to close when health authorities refused to release her assessment records. This lack of transparency underscores the urgent need for reform.

 

My advocacy includes:

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Policy Reform – Testifying before government committees, engaging with policymakers, and pushing for stronger safeguards.

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Public Awareness – Featured in international media, including The Fifth Estate and the BBC documentary Better Off Dead?.

 

Investigative Efforts – Fighting for independent oversight and transparency in MAiD assessments.

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Writing & Research – Author of The Other Side of the Straight Jacket, examining Canada’s MAiD system and its impact on families.

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International Impact – Providing insights to global policymakers on the risks of assisted dying laws without sufficient protections.

 

Assisted dying should never be easier to access than support for living. I continue challenging policies that put vulnerable people at risk and advocate for a system where transparency and accountability are non-negotiable.

 

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