Family of Vancouver Woman Sues B.C. Hospital Over Denial of Assisted Death

Jun 19, 2024, 05:40 PM

The family of a terminally ill Vancouver woman is suing the province of British Columbia and a Catholic hospital after she was denied access to Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID). The woman, who was transferred to a hospice for assisted death, ultimately died on her own. The lawsuit, filed on June 17, challenges the hospital's refusal to perform the procedure, citing a violation of her rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.