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Essay Archive - Euthanasia In Canada
Euthanasia In Canada
There is considerable debate today, both among the public and the
politicians, about euthanasia. While the government is hesitatant to
venture into morals and ethics, it appears that euthanasia is gaining more
press coverage, in light of the Sue Rodriguez and Robert Latimer cases.
Indeed, the issue is difficult to resolve, and despite few advances, the
government has enacted penalties in the Criminal Code to punish assisted
suicide. Without reservation, euthanasia is illegal in Canada. An
increasing number of people are turning to doctor-assisted suicide. As a
result o....
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