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What Reporting on MAiD Teaches me About Jesus

For four years, I’ve reported on the expansion of medical assistance in dying (MAiD) in Canada. I’ve listened to disabled Canadians share their fears and stories, feeling their sorrow deeply. Through this, I’ve found that MAiD starkly reminds me of Jesus’s hope, generosity, and presence in grief.

July 8, 2024|

For four years, I’ve reported on the expansion of medical assistance in dying (MAiD) in Canada. I’ve listened to disabled Canadians share their fears and stories, feeling their sorrow deeply. Through this, I’ve found that MAiD starkly reminds me of Jesus’s hope, generosity, and presence in grief.

A Cure for MAiD: There is no Best Before Date

When did society shift to evaluating the existence of a person, based on what they “contribute”? And when did society adopt the mindset that suffering is not valuable to the human condition? How did the Canadian way of life become a real-life version of Squid Games?

The Dark Cocoon: Unseen Struggles with MAiD

As I trimmed Aunt Wilma’s “Good Luck” card, memories flooded back. Aunt Wilma’s vibrant prayers had always brought comfort, yet she couldn’t foresee the darkness that claimed her life. She died alone, a victim of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD). We thought it was a cleaning service, not assisted suicide.

Worth More: An Interview with Bronwyn Gray

In an enlightening discussion, Bronwyn Gray shares insights into her short film Worth More, which addresses the complex and sensitive issue of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD). Her hope is that the film will spark meaningful conversations and inspire action against MAiD across Canada.

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