Every Life Counts

Compassionate Community Care (CCC) is a registered charity that provides advice for people who are facing end-of-life medical treatment or care decisions, or euthanasia. 

Among other things, the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition's aim is to present a united voice in presentations to governments or other organizations with respect to issues related to euthanasia and assisted suicide.

“Every life counts: from the beginning to the end, from conception to
natural death “
Pope Francis (Twitter, Jan. 19 201)

The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that the inalienable right to life of every innocent human individual is a constitutive element of a civil society and its legislation. (2273)

It is incumbent upon all of us to to promote respect for all human life from conception to natural death. In this section of the website, we provide information about 

• current life issues.
• what the Gospels say.
• the Church's position.
• helpful websites and resources.
• suggestions for getting involved in promoting the right to life for all.

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, 

Healthcare professionals need our prayers and support. The federal government is about to expand assisted suicide across Canada. People with disabilities and those with chronic conditions will qualify, even if they are not dying. The bill has been amended in the Senate to allow people with mental health concerns to access it as well. If passed, this law will lead to disrespect for the dignity of human beings and put vulnerable people at risk. 

The federal legislation will have implications for healthcare in the provinces. Now, more than ever, we need doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals who will ensure vulnerable patients have caring alternatives to lethal injections. But many healthcare professionals with moral convictions are being pushed out of their profession by provincial health regulators. Here in Ontario, you can support vulnerable patients by contacting the Ontario government and asking that legislation be introduced to protect the conscience rights of healthcare workers. 

I invite you to visit the website for the Coalition for Health Care and Conscience where you can send an email directly to the Ontario government and learn more about this critically important issue. If your MPP ·is Conservative it will be sent to them, and if you are represented by another party it will be sent to the Premier and the Health Minister. Watch the video below of testimonies from healthcare providers. 



No one should ever be forced to participate by immoral means, for example by making an effective referral, in ending the lives of patients. This truly is an issue of life or death. 
Let us continue to pray for those who are sick, vulnerable and alone. Thank you for all that you do to strengthen our faith community, especially during these challenging days. 

Sincerely in Christ, 

+Marcel Damphousse 
Archbishop of Ottawa-Cornwall 
April 2, 2021 

On September 29, 2020, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith released the document  Samaritanus Bonus (“The Good Samaritan”). The document discusses various aspects surrounding the euthanasia debate and end-of-life care. This document stresses that no life is unworthy of life and that euthansia and assisted suicide are incompatible with palliative care.

This article was published by Toujours Vivant - Not Dead Yet on Sept 8, 2020.
By Amy Hasbrouck, Director Toujours Vivant - Not Dead Yet.

Does the MAiD Program shown in the first annual report meet the Supreme Court’s requirements?

In July of 2020, Health Canada issued the first annual report on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) using data drawn from the monitoring system that went into effect in November of 2018. The report covers MAiD provided throughout Canada during the 2019 calendar year. Click here to read more about the report.