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Go to Main Content Toggle font size+AA ENFR AboutYour ImpactRecognizing our donors – As a charitable organization, Dying With Dignity Canada’s work would not be possible were it not for the generous contributions of our donors. We acknowledge – with an enormous debt of gratitude – our group of financial supporters.Reports and financials – Dying With Dignity Canada’s past and present annual reports and audited financials.Our TeamLocal ChaptersCalgaryEdmontonGreater Toronto AreaMetro VancouverNiagaraNova ScotiaOkanaganOttawaPrince Edward IslandVictoriaWinnipegOur HistoryContactMedia CenterAdvocacyFeatured ActionAllow advance requests nowWe’re asking Canadians to send a letter to their Members of Parliament to advocate for the legalization of advance requests.Current PrioritiesPast PrioritiesEnd-of-Life SupportYour rights and the lawNavigating a request for medical assistance in dying – Everything you need to know about requesting medical assistance in dying in your province or territory.Get the facts on MAID – Learn more about Canada’s assisted dying law and what it means for your right to a peaceful death.Medical assistance in dyingNavigating a request for medical assistance in dyingAlbertaBritish ColumbiaManitobaNew BrunswickNewfoundland and LabradorNorthwest TerritoriesNova ScotiaNunavutOntarioPrince Edward IslandQuebecSaskatchewanYukonFind an Independent Witness for MAIDGet the facts on MAIDPalliative CareOther end-of-life optionsGet InvolvedVolunteerApply to volunteer – Join the movement to afford Canadians compassion and choice at end of life.Current VolunteersAdvocate for ChangeUpcoming Events2022 World Federation Of Right To Die Societies International ConferenceShare your StoryWays to GiveEducation & ResourcesBookletsMedical Assistance in Dying Assessment GuideCanada’s medical assistance in dying (MAID) law requires that two independent health care providers evaluate an individual’s eligibility for MAID.Advance Care Planning KitOur Advance Care Planning (ACP) Kit invites you to think about and express your wishes for health care and treatment at the end of life. It is intended to provoke thinking, conversation, and planning, and to encourage communication among you, your loved ones, and your health care providers. Patient Rights GuideIn Canada, health care is managed by the provincial and territorial governments. Dying With Dignity Canada’s Patient Rights Guide offers general information about patient rights in Canada.Local DirectoriesMAID FormsWebinarsBlogPersonal StoriesNews & UpdatesView All PostsMeeting Judith Rockert before her medically assisted deathOn Friday, June 17, 2022, Judith Rockert invited three staff members and one camera person from Dying With Dignity Canada (DWDC) into her Toronto home for an intimate conversation about her choice to access medical assistance in dying (MAID). This blog post describes that experience from the perspective of those DWDC staff.FAQDonate Close 86% of Canadians support the Carter v Canada decisionA 2022 Ipsos poll conducted on behalf of Dying With Dignity Canada shows strong support for medically assisted dying.Learn moreWho we areDying With Dignity Canada is the national human-rights charity committed to improving quality of dying, protecting end-of-life rights, and helping Canadians avoid unwanted suffering.What we doThrough advocacy, public education, and personal support, Dying With Dignity Canada ensures Canadians have access to quality end-of-life choice and care. End-of-life support We provide support to adults suffering from a grievous and irremediable medical condition who wish to die on their own terms. End-of-life support Learn More Education & resources We educate Canadians about all their legal end-of-life options, including the constitutional right to medical assistance in dying (MAID), and the importance of Advance Care Planning. Education & resources Learn More Advocacy We advocate for assisted dying rules – and other end-of-life options – that respect the Canadian Constitution and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Advocacy Learn More Most viewed resources and pages Get the facts Comprehensive and fact-based information on Canada’s assisted dying law. Get the facts Learn more Navigate a request for MAID Everything you need to know about requesting medical assistance in dying (MAID) in your province or territory. Navigate a request for MAID Learn more Make an Advance Care Plan The forms and documents you need to express your wishes for health care and treatment at the end of life. Make an Advance Care Plan Learn more Find an Independent Witness Dying With Dignity Canada’s Independent Witness Program can help connect you with trained volunteers to sign your request for medical assistance in dying (MAID). Find an Independent Witness Learn more Featured story Meeting Judith Rockert before her medically assisted death On Friday, June 17, 2022, Judith Rockert invited three staff members and one camera person from Dying With Dignity Canada (DWDC) into her Toronto home for an intimate conversation about her choice to access medical assistance in dying (MAID). This blog post describes that experience from the perspective of those DWDC staff…. Read More Get involvedJoin a community of passionate advocates and supporters who believe in end-of-life choice. There are many ways to get involved.Learn More Empower. Inform. Protect your rights.Donate Stay connected! Sign up for the latest news with our e-newsletter! 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