Vocabulary
Legality of Euthanasia
in Canada
Churches View on
Euthanasia
100

The practice of intentionally ending life to eliminate pain and suffering.

What is Euthanasia?

100

Since what year has Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) been legal in Canada?

What is 2016?

100

This Christian doctrine states that human life is a gift from God and must not be intentionally ended by euthanasia or suicide.

What is the Catechism of the Catholic Church?

200

The practice giving medicine or another substance to cause death

What is Active Euthanasia?

200

As of 2027, Canada plans to expand MAiD eligibility to include people with this type of illness

 What is a mental illness?

200

The Catholic Church considers euthanasia to be a violation of this commandment, which states, "You shall not kill."

What is the Sixth Commandment?

300

The practice of stopping medical treatments that keep a person alive.

What is Passive Euthanasia?

300

In 2023, how many requests for MAiD did Health Canada receive?

What is 19,660?

300

This Catholic apologist argues that agreeing with euthanasia is an example of misplaced compassion.

Who is Trent Horn?