Pro-Euthanasia Activists to Sue Catholic Hospital in Canada
Summary
Pro-euthanasia activists, supported by Dying with Dignity Canada, are preparing to sue St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver for its refusal to provide medical assistance in dying (MAiD) within its facilities. The lawsuit challenges the hospital's adherence to Catholic ethical guidelines that oppose euthanasia. This legal action highlights the tension between secular advocacy groups and religious healthcare institutions regarding the provision of assisted suicide services in Canada.
Relevance
This article is highly relevant as it shines a light on the legal pushback and mechanisms that are being enacted and used to ensure that MAiD is available within Catholic hospitals. As described, this lawsuit is being pursued to ensure that other individuals do not have to compromise their end-of-life plans due to hospital transfer policies placed in Catholic healthcare facilities that are publicly funded.