This public lecture, titled “Euthanasia in Canada: Progress or Runaway Train?” will be presented by Dr. Brian Bird of University of British Columbia’s Peter A. Allard School of Law. Dr. Bird will summarize the history of Canada’s euthanasia laws and discuss the pressing social, ethical, and legal concerns raised by euthanasia for Canadians and the future of Canadian society.

Following the lecture, there will be a panel discussion with representatives from communities directly impacted by the latest euthanasia policies including: Dr. Will Johnston (a seasoned family physician and former chair of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition), the Rev. Dr. Andrew Bennett (Program Director for Faith Communities at Cardus), and Neil Belanger (Executive Director of the British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society). The hope is that this event will critically discuss the ethical and legal concerns of euthanasia in Canada and chart a hopeful, life-affirming path forward. You are invited to join this important discussion.

For more information on the history and development of MAiD, head to Rupa Subramanya’s article, “Scheduled to Die: The Rise of Canada’s Assisted Suicide Program.”

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Event Details

Euthanasia in Canada: Progress or Runaway Train?
Presented by Dr. Brian Bird, Peter A. Allard School of Law, University of British Columbia

Thursday, February 2, 2023
7–9pm, Regent College Chapel
5800 University Blvd
Vancouver, B.C., V6T 2E4

No RSVP is necessary. This is a public event hosted at Regent College.

This lecture will additionally be live streamed on Regent College’s Youtube channel. If you would like to receive a reminder for the live stream you can sign up for our email mailing list.