Canada
Assisted dying became law in Canada on June 17, 2016, when the federal legislation, Bill C-14, received Royal Assent.
Organisations
The premier national human-rights charity dealing with Canada's Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) framework. They focus heavily on public education, helping patients navigate the MAID system, and defending healthcare equity (such as challenging publicly-funded religious hospitals that refuse to provide the service).
A Network of Peer-to-Peer Connections and Community Supports Through All Stages of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)
"Confidential and free, MyGrief.ca helps you to understand and move through your grief."
KidsGrief.ca is a free online resource that helps parents support their children when someone in their life is dying or has died. It equips parents with the words and confidence needed to help children grieve life’s losses in healthy ways.
Virtual Hospice provides support and information on palliative and end-of-life care for patients, families caregivers, and health-care professionals.
"We strive to provide compassionate, lived-experience support and connection to people helping a loved one who is considering or planning for Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) or those who are grieving a loss due to MAID.
MAiDHouse is a non-profit organization devoted to providing those eligible to receive medical assistance in dying (MAiD) with a supportive, inclusive and comfortable seting.
"CAMAP has grown quickly and steadily into an organization respected and recognized as the leading subject matter experts on assisted dying in Canada."
The AQDMD advocates for the right to die with dignity and provides information on the different end-of-life care options, from medical assistance in dying to palliative care.