Discussion on Assisted Dying Legislation

BRITISH COLUMBIA CIVIL LIBERTIES ASSOCIATION

• Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Canada’s oldest and largest civil liberties and human rights organization

• Non-partisan, independent

• Work on advocacy, law reform, litigation and education at national and provincial level

THE SUPREME COURT CRITERIA

Physician assisted dying will be available to people who, at the time they seek assistance, are:

an adult,

who makes a free and informed choice (completely voluntarily),

must be competent to make the decision,

must have a grievous condition and experience irremediable suffering, intolerable to that individual

The above must be assessed by a physician.

Patients Rights Booklet

End of Life Planning Canada

http://www.dyingwithdignity.ca/

know_your_rights

Advanced Care Planning Kit

(BC edition)

End of Life Planning Canada

http://www.dyingwithdignity.ca/

know_your_rights