September 18, 2026

Dear Friends:

On September 11, the British parliament rejected an assisted suicide bill by a vote of 186 to 170. The success in the UK has some connections to Canada, since many of the British MP’s were concerned with the possible expansions of the law, similar to what has already happened in Canada. The victory in Britain this month and the victory in Scotland in March are reasons to celebrate.

Thank you to everyone who is donating to our work. Your donations are necessary and appreciated.

We had a victory in the Brosseau / Dying With Dignity court case. This case is asking a judge to legislate from the bench and grant an injunction to allow Claire Brosseau to die by euthanasia solely based on her mental illness. Euthanasia Prevention Coalition (EPC) intervened in this case; our legal bills are already around $50,000.

The Brosseau case is far from over. Justice Mathen did not grant an injunction to allow Brosseau to be killed but Mathen did establish a “case conference” and urged the case to quickly go to a full trial.

Our intervention in Brosseau has been very important as we challenge the very basis of this case. As interveners, our involvement is continuing and our costs will continue to grow. Please make a generous donation towards our legal intervention.

Bill C-218, the bill that will reverse euthanasia for mental illness in Canada’s law, is scheduled to have its second hour of debate on September 23 and is scheduled to go to a vote on Wednesday October 7.

We urge everyone to once again, contact your Member of Parliament to support Bill C-218.

Gordon Friesen, EPC President, is urging everyone to use the term “medical homicide” to explain our position against killing people by euthanasia and assisted suicide. Medical homicide is accurate.

As I have stated, your support is necessary and appreciated. When I wonder how we will raise the money for the Brosseau court intervention, while maintaining our staff and office, and growing our national and international advocacy; I am reminded that you, our donors, have always supported us.

We are so grateful. Please help us now as our needs are immense.

Alex Schadenberg
Executive Director