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October 26, 2017 00:01 ET | Source: Canadian Paediatric Society

Medical assistance in dying legislation must protect kids; further consultation needed

OTTAWA, Oct. 26, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the federal government considers extending medical assistance in dying (MAID) to mature minors, the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) is urging...
October 26, 2017 00:01 ET | Source: Société canadienne de pédiatrie

La loi sur l’aide médicale à mourir doit protéger les enfants; d’autres consultations s’imposent

OTTAWA, 26 oct. 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alors que le gouvernement fédéral envisage d’étendre l’aide médicale à mourir (AMM) aux mineurs matures, la Société canadienne de pédiatrie (SCP) recommande...
April 29, 2016 12:22 ET | Source: Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association

National Hospice Palliative Care Week

OTTAWA, Ontario, April 29, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This year's National Hospice Palliative Care Week is entitled "Hospice Palliative Care First" and encourages Canadians to advocate for quality...