Research
Broad Support for MAiD in Canada Has Caveats and Concerns
The story of Canadian attitudes toward medical assistance in dying (MAiD), or doctor-assisted suicide, is a complex one. It is clear that general support for MAiD has increased since it has become legal, but for most Canadians, many caveats accompany their support. This public opinion survey by the Angus Reid Group, commissioned by Cardus, outlines the many caveats and concerns Canadians express about the breadth and speed of the expansion of MAiD.
November 10, 2020
Research
Death is Natural
Reframing the End-of-Life Conversation in Canada
April 28, 2015
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Vulnerability, Dependency, and Trust in the Shadow of Medical Aid in Dying
September 30, 2020
Rebecca Vachon
Program Director, Health
Rebecca brings to Cardus her passion for research and love of public policy in the service of promoting human dignity in Canada. After several years within the not-for-profit sector, Rebecca pursued and obtained her Ph.D. in Public Administration from the University of Ottawa. Her time at the University included a research focus on federal morality policy as well as teaching courses on public administration and public policy to undergraduates. Rebecca also holds an honours bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, with specialization in International Studies and Modern Languages.
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