FYI
Colin
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From: Alex Schadenberg [[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 28 March 2012 18:53
To: Euthanasia Prevention Coalition
Subject: EPC - March 28, 2012 - Update
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Dear Friends:
1. The Quebec Dying with Dignity Commission was released last week recommending the legalization of euthanasia, under the term medical-aid in dying. The Quebec government is being urged by the report to implement the recommendations by June 2013. EPC will vigorously oppose<http://www.alexschadenberg.blogspot.ca/2012/03/euthanasia-prevention-coalition-epc.html> the implementation of euthanasia in Quebec.
- EPC Executive Director - Alex Schadenberg wrote an article entitled: The Perils of the Quebec Euthanasia Report<http://www.alexschadenberg.blogspot.ca/2012/03/perils-of-quebec-euthanasia-report.html> that was published in the National Post today (March 28). Link.<http://www.alexschadenberg.blogspot.ca/2012/03/perils-of-quebec-euthanasia-report.html>
- Alex was also interviewed by Michael Coren on The Arena on Sun TV<http://www.sunnewsnetwork.ca/video/featured/prime-time/867432237001/explaining-euthanasia/1531267127001> concerning the Quebec euthanasia commission report. Link to the interview<http://www.sunnewsnetwork.ca/video/featured/prime-time/867432237001/explaining-euthanasia/1531267127001>.
- Margaret Somerville wrote an article entitled: National Assembly report reads like a pro-euthanasia manifesto<http://www.alexschadenberg.blogspot.ca/2012/03/national-assembly-report-reads-like-pro.html> that was published in the Montreal Gazette on March 26. Link.<http://www.alexschadenberg.blogspot.ca/2012/03/national-assembly-report-reads-like-pro.html>
- The response by Vivre dans la Dignite to the Quebec euthanasia commission report is entitled: Dying with Dignity report a dangerous act of betrayal<http://www.alexschadenberg.blogspot.ca/2012/03/dying-with-dignity-report-dangerous-act.html>. Link.<http://www.alexschadenberg.blogspot.ca/2012/03/dying-with-dignity-report-dangerous-act.html>
2. The Quebec government euthanasia commission made many false statements in their report, in the same way as the Jocelyn Downie - Royal Society of Canada euthanasia report had done. We are convinced that euthanasia is being accepted based on false ideas and through the intentional confusion that the euthanasia lobby is promoting.
- EPC is responding to the false ideas and confusion by producing a pamphlet/bulletin in English and French. We are taking orders for the document now. We will be requesting a donation of $25 for 100 copies and $100 for 500 copies (postage included). It will be available in 4 weeks. http://www.euthanasiaprevention.on.ca/Donations.htm
3. The Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD) responded to the eugenic pro-euthanasia<http://www.alexschadenberg.blogspot.ca/2012/03/council-of-canadians-with-disabilities.html> 16 x 9 Global News show by requesting that they produce a show from the disability perspective. Link to the CCD response<http://www.alexschadenberg.blogspot.ca/2012/03/council-of-canadians-with-disabilities.html>.
- Alex Schadenberg wrote this article about the Taking Mercy Show. Link: Global TV airs eugenic euthanasia TV program<http://alexschadenberg.blogspot.ca/2012/03/global-television-airs-eugenic.html>.
- Contact the 16 x 9 Global News TV show at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or phone 1-877-835-5169 asking them to fulfill the request of the Council of Canadians with Disabilities.
4. EPC legal counsel, Hugh Scher is wondering whether the Leblanc case, the court case in Quebec that seeks to legalize assisted suicide in Canada, will be effected by the Quebec euthanasia commission report. The recent prostitution decision in Ontario may affect the Leblanc case in Quebec and the Carter case in British Columbia. EPC and Vivre dans la Dignite has requested co-intervener standing in the Leblanc case.
- The Carter case is attempting to legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide in Canada through the court. EPC intervened in the Carter case<http://alexschadenberg.blogspot.com/2011/10/euthanasia-prevention-coalition-granted.html>.
- EPC has raised about $38,000 of the $54,000 legal cost for intervening in the Carter case and the Leblanc case. Please donate towards the cost of intervening<http://www.euthanasiaprevention.on.ca/Donations.htm> in the Carter case and the Leblanc case.
5. EPC applied for intervener standing at the Supreme Court of Canada in the Rasouli case, a case that seeks to give doctors the right to withdraw life-sustaining medical treatment without the consent of the person or the power of attorney. EPC successfully intervened in the Rasouli case at the Ontario Court of Appeal<http://www.alexschadenberg.blogspot.ca/2011/06/court-of-appeal-rules-on-landmark-end.html> who unanimously decided that doctors are obligated to obtain consent before withdrawing life-sustaining treatment. The case will be heard in November 2012
6. EPC is selling the DVD set of the Third International Symposium on Euthanasia and <http://alexschadenberg.blogspot.com/2011/06/third-international-symposium-on.html> Assisted Suicide<http://alexschadenberg.blogspot.com/2011/06/third-international-symposium-on.html> for $50 for one complete set or $80 for two sets. You must indicate that you are purchasing the Symposium DVD's when you send money.
7. The First-European Symposium on Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide will be September 7 - 8, 2012 in Edinburgh Scotland.
8. Please donate to EPC or become a member for $25. Link to donate or become a member<http://www.euthanasiaprevention.on.ca/Donations.htm>.
You can help EPC pay for the Carter and Leblanc court interventions without any cost to you by contacting Real Estate for Life<http://www.realestateforlife.org/EPCC/> when you want to sell your home. The service is free and EPC will receive a small percentage from the sale of your home.
* Follow the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition on facebook<http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Euthanasia-Prevention-Coalition/138827297524> at: Link<http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Euthanasia-Prevention-Coalition/138827297524>.
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Thank you for your support
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Alex Schadenberg,
Executive Director
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