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.

The Canadian Bishops are calling on legislators to “… conscientiously rethink the current legislation and the amendments being considered in advance of the formal parliamentary review of Bill C-7, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying).

Over the course of the past several months, there has been significant debate among Canadians over Bill C-7. Among the amendments that are being introduced, it seeks to expand access to euthanasia by eliminating the “reasonable foreseeability of natural death” criterion. This would allow those who are not dying to request and obtain euthanasia or assisted suicide in Canada. 

The Catholic Bishops of Canada remain steadfastly opposed to all forms of euthanasia and
assisted suicide. We are especially concerned by the accelerated and reckless pace in which the Government is attempting to pass Bill C-7. Despite the numerous warnings by disability
organizations and physicians about the devastating consequences of Bill C-7,  >>more

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.