What is the EPCC?

The Euthanasia Prevention Coalition of Canada (EPCC) is an organization that has taken up the fight to protect the rights of Canadians by taking a stand against those whose wish to change the law on Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide in Canada. Over the recent years they have defended the law successfully in some major supreme court decisons.

Here is a section of their ABOUT US section explaining their aims.

AIMS

Assisted Suicide would alter the trust relationship that exists between the medical professional and their patient.  At what point will people fear for their life when they are in need of help?

Our Aims

  • To present a united voice in presentations to governments or other organizations with respect to issues related to euthanasia and assisted suicide.
  • To network and exchange information between members and concerned people.
  • To develop and promote pamphlets, information sheets, books, and a website for educating the public on issues related to euthanasia, assisted suicide, and hospice/palliative care.
  • To build a research team for collecting and assessing information.
  • To organize events and promote quality speakers who can address issues related to euthanasia, assisted suicide, and hospice/palliative care.
  • To create the opportunity for informative debate.
  • To establish and build compassionate care community services as an alternative to “mercy killing.”

Two publications of interest are:

How Will You Say Goodbye

Protecting people from Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide