Category Canadian Bioethics

Building families equitably in Ontario

Carolyn McLeod argues that the Ontario government should not contribute to the view that adoption is second best as a way of building families.

The Shortcomings of Conscientious Objection

Aidan Hayes doubts that the physician’s conscience alone justifies a refusal to provide treatment.

MIND THE GAP: Physician-Assisted Death in Quebec

Jocelyn Downie warns that Quebec’s legislation will leave some physician-assisted death legal but unregulated.

When Rights Collide

Jackie Leach Scully suggests that when rights collide, we should remember that religion is a choice, whereas disability is not.

Code Gridlock

Chris Simpson rants about the crisis in Canada’s hospitals.