MAID in Canada

Matt, Derek, and Alastair — joined by Susannah — discuss the distressing developments surrounding "Medical Aid in Dying" in Canada.

Susannah Black Roberts

Why are so many Canadians choosing to make use of “medical assistance in dying” and ending their lives prematurely? The Mere Fidelity crew (including Alastair’s new Plus One) tackle this vexing question and disturbing trend.

Links Mentioned:

Lexham Press Book of the Month

Merrie Band

“No Other Options,” by Alexander Raikin in The New Atlantis

“Canadian Euthanasia as Moral Progress,” by Richard Hanania

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Timestamps

0:00
A Problem in Canada
3:10
The Situation
8:04
The Terminology
14:22
The Act Itself
16:22
Passing the Buck
20:39
Death Catechesis
28:35
Conditions of Dying
35:04
“Good” Death
42:43
Life Extension

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End-of-Life Issues Bioethics Pro-Life Issues Abortion Current Events Death Disability Ethics Theological Anthropology Mortality
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