Life, Liberty, and Security
Which section of the Charter protects Life, Liberty, and Security?
Section 7
What new option did MAID give to Canadians?
The legal right to medically assisted death
What does MAID stand for?
Medical Assistance in Dying
Who were the two people at the center of the Carter v. Canada case?
Kay Carter and Gloria Taylor
What does the “right to life” mean in this case?
The right to make personal decisions about living or dying
How did MAID make death more “clean” or peaceful?
It allowed a medical professional to administer a controlled substance
What was the main Charter issue in Carter v. Canada?
Section 7 – Right to life, liberty, and security
What illness did Kay Carter suffer from?
Spinal stenosis
What does “liberty” mean in Section 7?
Freedom to make choices about one’s own life
How did Carter v. Canada shape society?
It recognized the right of individuals to make end-of-life choices
Which court made the final decision on this case?
Which court made the final decision on this case?
What illness did Gloria Taylor suffer from?
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
What does “security of person” protect individuals from?
Physical or psychological harm
Who benefits from MAID under the law?
Competent adults with serious and incurable conditions
What bill legalized MAID in Canada after the case?
Bill C-14
What year did the Carter v. Canada case take place?
2015
When can the government take away these rights under Section 7?
Only in accordance with the principles of fundamental justice
How did this case balance individual rights and government power?
It protected personal choice while ensuring legal safeguards
What year was Bill C-14 passed into law?
2016
What did the victims request from doctors?
Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)