MAID

The Government of Canada introduces legislation to delay Medical Assistance in Dying expansion by 3 years

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 1, 2024 /CNW/ - Medical assistance in dying (MAID) is a very personal choice and a deeply sensitive topic.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 1, 2024 /CNW/ - Medical assistance in dying (MAID) is a very personal choice and a deeply sensitive topic.
  • In Canada, MAID may be an option for some people who are suffering intolerably due to an eligible medical condition.
  • The Government of Canada recognizes that mental illness can cause the same level of suffering as that of physical illnesses.
  • On October 24, 2023, Health Canada released the Fourth Annual Report on Medical Assistance in Dying in Canada 2022 containing data providing insights into MAID assessment and delivery in Canada.

‘The Ultimate Choice’ podcast reveals the personal and ethical stakes of the MAID debate

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

The Ultimate Choice follows Michael Fraser as he details the difficult circumstances that motivated his decision to voluntarily end his life.

Key Points: 
  • The Ultimate Choice follows Michael Fraser as he details the difficult circumstances that motivated his decision to voluntarily end his life.
  • Debilitated by daily pain and suffering, he elected a medically assisted death after an exhaustive journey to manage the worst impacts of his illness.
  • “MAID is an incredibly sensitive topic that continues to make headlines around the world,” says John Ferri, VP of Programming and Content at TVO.
  • Subscribe to TVO Original podcast The Ultimate Choice via Apple , Google , Spotify or your preferred podcasting platform.

Government Of Canada Supports Research to Better Understand the Delivery of Medical Assistance in Dying in Canada

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Friday, July 7, 2023

It will also help to shed light on issues such as access to MAID, quality of delivery, and cultural appropriateness.

Key Points: 
  • It will also help to shed light on issues such as access to MAID, quality of delivery, and cultural appropriateness.
  • This announcement marks yet another step toward enhancing the collection of information on MAID service delivery and implementation across Canada.
  • "Medical assistance in dying is a complex and deeply personal issue for many Canadians.
  • The Government of Canada has reviewed the findings and recommendations and tabled its response on June 15, 2023.

Eligibility for medical assistance in dying for persons suffering solely from mental illness extended to March 17, 2024

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Friday, March 10, 2023

Today, legislation to extend by one year the temporary exclusion of eligibility for MAID where a person's sole medical condition is a mental illness (Bill C-39) received Royal Assent and immediately came into force.

Key Points: 
  • Today, legislation to extend by one year the temporary exclusion of eligibility for MAID where a person's sole medical condition is a mental illness (Bill C-39) received Royal Assent and immediately came into force.
  • This means that persons suffering solely from a mental illness will be eligible for MAID as of March 17, 2024.
  • This extension will allow more time to ensure that MAID assessors and providers have the knowledge and tools necessary to appropriately assess requests for MAID from persons suffering solely from a mental illness.
  • On June 22, 2022, the parliamentary Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying released an interim report on the question of MAID and mental illness.

Delay of eligibility for medical assistance in dying for persons suffering solely from mental illness proposed by Ministers of Justice and Health

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

Under Canada's current MAID law, persons suffering solely from a mental illness who meet all eligibility criteria and for whom all applicable safeguards are met would be eligible for MAID as of March 17, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Under Canada's current MAID law, persons suffering solely from a mental illness who meet all eligibility criteria and for whom all applicable safeguards are met would be eligible for MAID as of March 17, 2023.
  • "There is no doubt that medical assistance in dying is a very complex and deeply personal issue.
  • Canadians can rest assured we're taking a careful and considered approach on the implementation of MAID for persons living with a mental illness."
  • On June 22, 2022, the parliamentary Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying released an interim report on the question of MAID and mental illness.

Statement by Ministers Lametti, Duclos and Bennett on medical assistance in dying in Canada

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Friday, December 16, 2022

"Under the current MAID law, eligibility for MAID will be expanded to persons whose sole medical condition is a mental illness as of March 17, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • "Under the current MAID law, eligibility for MAID will be expanded to persons whose sole medical condition is a mental illness as of March 17, 2023.
  • "Our government, the provinces and territories, and their medical communities have made important progress in preparing for March 2023.
  • The Government of Canada tabled the Expert Panel on MAID and Mental Illness' final report in Parliament on May 13, 2022.
  • The parliamentary Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying released an interim report on June 22, 2022.

FTC says data broker sold consumers’ precise geolocation, including presence at sensitive healthcare facilities

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

From there, that uniquely personal data becomes yet another commodity bought and sold in the shadowy information marketplace.

Key Points: 
  • From there, that uniquely personal data becomes yet another commodity bought and sold in the shadowy information marketplace.
  • An FTC lawsuit against data broker Kochava Inc. alleges that the company acquired consumers precise geolocation data and then marketed it in a form that allowed Kochava clients both subscribers and prospective customers who took Kochava up on a free sample to track consumers movements to and from sensitive locations.
  • The complaint charges that Kochavas conduct is an unfair trade practice, in violation of the FTC Act.
  • Kochava acquires location data from other data brokers based on information collected from consumers mobile devices.
  • Kochava then compiles it in customized data feeds, which it markets to commercial clients eager to know where consumers are and what theyre doing.
  • The amount of location data Kochava has about consumers is staggering.
  • The FTC says Kochava wasnt kidding in describing both the breadth and the specificity of the data it sells.

Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) for Mental Illness could result in many Canadians dying unnecessarily

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Thursday, November 24, 2022

The Bill allows patients that are deemed to have irremediable mental illness condition to choose to end their lives, providing that two medical professionals deem these patients to have irremediable conditions.

Key Points: 
  • The Bill allows patients that are deemed to have irremediable mental illness condition to choose to end their lives, providing that two medical professionals deem these patients to have irremediable conditions.
  • After long discussions and many expert opinions, assisted death was approved to be used for mental illnesses effective March 17, 2023.
  • It is a fact that about 30% of mental illness patients experience challenges with treatment, they often try multiple medication over months or years without success.
  • Pharmacogenomic testing and ketamine treatment must be included into the safeguards before determining whether a person has an incurable illness.

CMPA ANNOUNCES KEY 2021 RESULTS AND REDUCED 2023 MEMBER FEES AT ANNUAL MEETING AND CONFERENCE

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Monday, August 15, 2022

VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 15, 2022 /CNW/ - The Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) held its 2022 Annual Meeting and Conference today.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 15, 2022 /CNW/ - The Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) held its 2022 Annual Meeting and Conference today.
  • Each region is independent and there is no subsidization between regions (see the 2023 CMPA Fee Backgrounder for additional information on member fees).
  • The 2023 aggregate fees per member (which is an average, not the fee that an individual member pays) by CMPA fee region can be found below.
  • The 2023 membership fee schedule, which provides individual member fees by region and type of work, is available on the CMPA website .

47th ANNUAL GRACIE AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED BY THE ALLIANCE FOR WOMEN IN MEDIA FOUNDATION

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

LOS ANGELES, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) announced the winners of the 47th Annual Gracie Awards which will return in-person on May 24, 2022 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. The event will honor some of the most talented women in television, radio and digital media, including Melissa McCarthy, Kelly Clarkson, Elle Fanning, Savannah Guthrie & Hoda Kotb, Kaitlyn Dever, Tamron Hall, Ellen K, Angie Martinez, Dana Cortez and more. The ceremony will also recognize entertainment and news programming that highlighted female-driven stories and culturally relevant topics, including 48 Hours, 60 Minutes, NBC Nightly News, The New York Times Presents, Pose and Maid.

Key Points: 
  • MELISSA McCARTHY, KELLY CLARKSON, ELLE FANNING,SAVANNAH GUTHRIE & HODA KOTB, ELLEN K, KAITLYN DEVER, TAMRON HALL, MAID & POSE AMONG HONOREES
    LOS ANGELES, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) announced the winners of the 47th Annual Gracie Awards which will return in-person on May 24, 2022 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles.
  • "Throughout this past year we have seen a number of remarkable projects by and about inspirational women," said Becky Brooks, President, Alliance for Women in Media Foundation.
  • The Gracies celebrate exemplary talent and programming created by, for and about women in radio, television, and digital medias.
  • Sponsors of The Gracie Awards include Crown Media, CNN, Premiere, WWE, Meruelo Media, HBO, Audacy, TEGNA, Katz Media Group and NCTA - The Cable and Telecommunications Association
    The complete winners list is below.