Alex Schadenberg of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition stated, “The government of Quebec, which is planning to impose euthanasia upon its people starting on December 10, has basically told the doctors, You will do it. This is a very concerning situation because they're not saying to the doctors, Oh, we will send somebody and we will [have it done]. No, they're saying, You will do this. This will be done. This is the law. If someone asks for it, you will carry it out.”
In addition to forcing the compliance of doctors, the health minister is enforcing tighter budgets on hospice programs that care for the elderly leading up to their death. The tighter budgets will make it more difficult for elderly patients to receive the care they need, and some fear this may lead more people to choose euthanasia....
