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Catholic Insight

Inspired by Truth, Enlightening Minds for the Church in Canada and Throughout the World

Bill C-218 to Stop MAiD for Mental Illness

As part of the disastrous influence of Justin Trudeau’s government, euthanasia continues its metastasis through the body politic of Canada. After its initial legalization in 2016, MAiD – medical murder-suicide, euphemistically, medical assistance in dying – was expanded, removing the criterion of foreseeable death. All you need now is an ‘irremediable’ medical condition, like, say, acne. Included also was euthanasia for ‘mental illness’.

All of this opens a door so wide that anyone can walk into the abyss of death, all with the government’s help, if not coercion, for any reason whatsoever.

This, need it be said, targets the weakest and most vulnerable amongst us, who should be given hope to live, not a chance to die. In 2024, 16,499 people received MAiD, which amounted to 5.1 percent of people in Canada who died. The actual number – for we may presume many cases go unreported – may be much higher. In a recent talk, it was reported that in British Columbia, only 5% of people receive cancer treatment within the clinically suggested time frame, but if you want MAiD, they’ll be at your door in 24 hours.

There is a vote today, Friday, December 5th, to block this legislation. Here is a note to write to your MP and to pray that Bill C-218 passes and stops at least some of the more disastrous consequences of Trudeau’s law:

I’m following up because we urgently need your help to stop the expansion of MAiD for mental illness alone.

Bill C-218 will be debated and voted on in the House of Commons on Friday, December 5th. The bill simply prevents MAiD from being offered for mental illness as the sole underlying condition. All other MAiD eligibility criteria remain unchanged.

If C-218 does not pass, MAiD for mental illness will automatically expand in March 2027.

You can make a real difference in less than one minute. Please click the link below to send a short pre-written letter to your Member of Parliament:

Your voice matters—especially now. Thank you for taking action to protect the most vulnerable.

Sincerely,

No Options, No Choice Campaign Team

Visit NoOptionsNoChoice.com to learn more.

A Closed, Unsustainable, Descending Loop

As a follow-up to my thoughts on Payette’s payout, here be a stark image of where are here in Canada. As the graph shows in, well, graphic terms, since 2025, the public sector has contributed to 95.5% of economic growth. The private sector – which funds the public sector, or is supposed to – has[…]Continue reading

Remembering Father Alphonse de Valk

(Today marks the sixth anniversary of the death of Father Alphonse de Valk, C.S.B., a faithful, courageous and indefatigable Basilian priest, pro-life-and-family apostle, and the founder of Catholic Insight magazine. Here is what we wrote those on his entering into eternity five years ago, as we continue to remember him in our prayers and thoughts)[…]Continue reading

Presidential Pardon of Weronika Krawczyk

As a good news, follow-up to our story from Poland, of the persecution of Weronika Krawczyk for her pro-life views, we heard that she has been granted a presidential pardon. One might still wonder why one needs a presidential pardon for simply holding the long-held belief that the child within the womb is a child,[…]Continue reading

Pope Leo and a Rosary for Peace

Pope Leo XIV has asked Catholics across the world to join him in a Rosary for peace today, at 18:00 Rome time (6 pm), which would be noon from where I write (EST). If you are able, whether at that time or another, and in whatever way you pray, to join in intercession with the[…]Continue reading

Payette’s Payout

I was glancing through some headlines, and noticed a mention of Julie Payette – engineer and astronaut and sometime the Queen’s representative in Canada – which brought back vague memories. She was appointed Governor-General by Justin Trudeau in 2017. Ms. Payette resigned in 2021, amidst claims that she created a ‘toxic work environment’, with allegations[…]Continue reading

Saint Stanislaus of Szczepanów

We celebrate Saint Stanislaus today (+ April 11, 1079), in light of this Easter Octave, a bishop and martyr who accepted the episcopacy only at the direct order of Pope Alexander II. He proved a wise and courageous leader of his flock, put to death by his own king, Boleslaus, for rebuking the monarch’s ‘immoral[…]Continue reading

Weronika Krawczyk and Injustice in Poland

Catholic Action in Poland has issued a formal statement appealing to the President of the Republic of Poland to pardon Weronika Krawczyk—convicted for warning other women against an abortion-performing gynaecologist. Catholic Action (AK) emphasizes that no apology is owed to a doctor who has performed numerous abortions and proposed others; furthermore, the organization considers the[…]Continue reading

Three Easter Musical Gems: Bach, Palestrina and Byrd

A very blessed and glorious Easter! Christus surrexit vere, alleluia! As we begin this Easter Octave with the great Solemnity of Easter, music to lift the soul would be one of Bach’s Easter cantatas, composed during his time at Leipzig in the early 1700’s, for the six Sundays of this festive season, leading up to[…]Continue reading

Saint Isidore of Seville, the Internet and Industriousness

Today, April 4th, muted this year by Holy Saturday, is the commemoration of Saint Isidore of Seville (560-636) a bishop and doctor of the Church during a tumultuous age, when civilization was crumbling, coming apart at its very seams, which may sound sort of au courant. Then again, the form of this world has always[…]Continue reading

An Ancient Homily for Holy Saturday

The time between Good Friday and Easter Sunday is one of waiting, in silence, as the world wonders – anticipates – what will happen, after the death of Christ. We re-live this time each year in the anamnesis of our liturgy, and in turn look forward to the glorious re-creation of all things at the[…]Continue reading

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