Carter Captures the Nation's Attention
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Carter Captures the Nation's Attention
We did it. Today, the BCCLA's incredible pro bono counsel argued before the Supreme Court of Canada that every Canadian deserves compassion, dignity, and choice at the end of life.
The crowd spilled out of the court and into the lobby,with lines down the court steps by 7:30am. Carter v. Canada, the BCCLA's death with dignity case, has captured the nation's attention.
Sharing this week with the Carters and Taylors
The heart and soul of this case has always been the families at the centre of it. The BC Civil Liberties Association would like to extend our sincere gratitude to our courageous and inspiring clients the Carters, the Johnsons, the Taylors, the Shaprays, and the many other individuals who shared their personal stories in this case so that other Canadians might have the right to choose.
Some of these incredible people are here with us in Ottawa, some join us in spirit from their homes, and some have passed away over the course of this journey. When our plaintiff Gloria Taylor died in 2012 we promised to continue this fight as her legacy. Today, we are honoured to stand before the Supreme Court of Canada in memory of Gloria and so many other Canadians who have been denied their right to die with dignity.
A Momentous Change
In the years since we launched this case, there has been a momentous shift in support of the right to physician-assisted dying for the seriously and incurably ill. We started this case to ensure that the law respects the rights of Canadians. In the process we've also changed the country.
The vast majority of Canadians now support assisted dying. One of the most important civil rights figures of our time, the Archbishop Desmond Tutu, has spoken out from the other side of the world to support this case.
Hundreds of individuals, thousands of hours of work, and hundreds of thousands of dollars brought us to this point. Tomorrow we’ll go home from Ottawa, but we still need help to cover the immense costs of this fight. If you can, please donate now to support us in the huge effort it took to bring this fight all the way to the Supreme Court of Canada.
Wherever you are, share your support for this historic moment on facebook and twitter.
Join us in thanking the committed, courageous, and talented individuals who made today possible.
Yours truly,
Josh Paterson, Executive Director
and the BC Civil Liberties Association
P.S. Donations of any size are greatly appreciated. r0
