2026-07-24

Ten Years of MAID in Canada: An Evolving Conversation

This June marked ten years since medical assistance in dying (MAID) became legal in Canada, following a significant shift in the country’s approach to end-of-life care and personal autonomy. MAID was legalized on June 17, 2016, after the Supreme Court decision in Carter v. Canada determined that Canada’s prohibition on assisted dying violated certain rights protected by the Canadian Charter…

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2026-07-10

Talking to Children About Grief

When someone dies, many adults instinctively want to protect children from the pain of loss. We may avoid difficult conversations, soften the truth, or postpone explanations until we think a child is old enough to understand. We tell ourselves things like: “They’re too young to understand.” “I don’t want to upset them.” “I’ll tell them when they’re older.” These responses…

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