Posted on 12/09/2022 11:03:06 AM PST by DFG
A Canadian pensioner seeking euthanasia because he fears homelessness has received approval from a doctor despite admitting poverty is a major factor in the decision to end his own life.
Les Landry, 65, told assessors for the procedure he 'doesn't want to die' but has applied for medical assistance in dying (MAID) because he can't afford to live comfortably.
Astonishingly, a doctor has given one of the two signatures required for Landry to end his own life, despite knowing that financial hardship - not illness - is a leading reason for the profound decision.
Landry is now awaiting the decision of a second doctor who has assessed his eligibility. If that doctor rejects the application, Landry says he will simply 'shop' around for another who's prepared to sign off on his death - something that's allowed under Canada's assisted dying laws.
The shocking case lays bare the increasingly relaxed approach to euthanasia in Canada, where experts say 'choosing to die is more accessible than support for people with disabilities'.
Dr Naheed Dosani, a palliative care physician and assistant professor at the University of Toronto, said Canada has reached a point where people are choosing to die 'not because they want they want to, but because they don't have adequate access' to proper health and social services.
More than 10,000 Canadians were euthanized last year, a tenfold increase on 2016 when the practise was legalized. In March, the law will change to allow mental health patients with no physical ailments to seek MAID.
Canada's law allows a person with a 'grievous and irremediable medical condition' to seek euthanasia, even if their illness isn't terminal.
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If the government won’t outright murder you they will kill you softly through assisted suicide.
Landry uses a wheelchair and has several other disabilities that mean he is eligible for MAID, including epilepsy and diabetes. But until recently, he was able to live comfortably, sharing his modest home in Medicine Hat, Alberta, with his service dog.
Changes to his state benefits when he turned 65 in May meant his income was cut and he’s now left with around $120 per month after paying for medical bills and essentials.
Landry is also braced for a rent hike in January that could mean his benefits no longer cover the cost of essentials, placing him on the brink of homelessness.
My great grandfather was in the Canadian 85th during the first world war. They were the first to get gassed by the Germans but held the line in Ypres. Canada has fought along side the USA for generations. They were tough tough people. Now. Look at the dancing simp running the show.
I am glad he did not live to see how pathetic and weak Canada has become.
Rob a bank and get a stay in the big house.
Going In Style from 1979 could inspire a new generation.
“Do no harm”
There must be some other solution. It’s a vicious culture that doesn’t offer something besides this.
I got banned from facebook for posting this story.
Sick
Personally I liked THE END with Burt Reynolds from 1978.
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I was reading an article about a disabled Canadian vet (female) that is a medal winner in numerous disabled sports. So obviously healthy and active and living life in spite of her injuries.
She was trying to get assistance in buying a new wheelchair. The VA in Canada was giving her the runaround and after several weeks they told her something like “Well, we can't help you with the wheelchair right now, but we can provide you with assisted suicide.” She was testifying in Parliament.
That’s a good idea.
Fairly ok movie from what I remember.
Wow!!! Shocked!!!
Oh Canada. Going after useless eaters.
A doc on Twitter says Canada has very poor social services.
Idk. Sad. He is on Twitter “Les Landry”
I’ll have to see if it’s around, I have a hard time finding decent shows to watch and usually look for yesteryear movies anyhow.
I prefer the majority of yesteryear’s tv and movies.
Sounds like the libtard final solution for homelessness
Same and I’m just itching for them to bring Telly Savalas/Kojak back. Not for the pay an arm for this episode and a leg for the next one. I also really liked Quincy, M.E. I think it was his boat. :)
I agree, yesteryear beats the socks off most of the stuff today.
Interesting. A liberal acquaintance loudly proclaims Canada and Cuba are lightyears ahead of US ‘fragmented, incomplete, inadequate and paltry’ social services.
Most of which have significant failure rates, which means he might be left alive and brain-damaged or otherwise seriously impaired.
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