Panel discussion on euthanasia takes place on Saturday
An interesting discussion on an important topic takes place Saturday in Walnut Grove. The Catholic Women's League of St. Nicholas Church in Langley is hosting a panel discussion on euthanasia - a subject that will soon be before the federal House of Commons. That's because the Supreme Court of Canada ruled in February, in the Carter decision, that existing rules on assisted suicide are unconstitutional, and gave the government a year to amend the Criminal Code. Thus far, there has been no concrete action - mainly because of a lengthy federal election campaign and a new government taking office this month. I will be moderating this discussion, and am looking forward to hearing from the panelists. A candidates' meeting in the South Surrey-White Rock riding that I moderated in October saw this issue discussed in some detail, and it is a complex subject. Organizers are hoping for a far-reaching, thoughtful discussion. The panelists will be speaking from an anti-euthanas...