(Oct 2019) The CSPCP is one of the 65+ organizations calling for an appeal of the Quebec Superior Court’s Decision re Truchon and Gladu. This open letter, signed by members and supporters of the disability rights community, outlines that we need an appeal to: 1) protect equality and inclusion, 2) prevent negative stereotypes and stigma, and 3) uphold article 10 of the UN Convention of the Right of Persons with Disabilities. As it stand, the Quebec court decision on medical assistance in dying may entrench stereotypes and exacerbate stigma for Canadians with disabilities, contributing to the adversity and oppression experienced by this vulnerable group.
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