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This open letter was written to the Prime Minister regarding online sexual exploitation and MindGeek. The letter has been signed by over 65 Senators and MPs from multiple parties/groups including the Liberal, Conservative, Bloc Québécois and Green parties, Independent Senators Group, Progressive Senators Group and the Canadian Senators Group. Full tweet thread here: https://twitter.com/ArnoldViersen/status/1650616229931933701
This letter follows previous open letters:
MindGeek continues to operate with impunity and earn millions in revenue and profit. As a result, victims and survivors of online exploitation have had no justice. They should not have to fight these battles by themselves. We stand with them.
Sincerely,
Arnold Viersen, MP for Peace River - Westlock
Co-chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group to End Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking
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Here are sample letters that you can use for reference when addressing the Prime Minister, Minister of Justice, Minister of Health, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, and your MP. Add a "handwritten" comment or question to attract attention and elicit a reply.
Letter to Prime Minister
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(Your address and date)
The Right Honorable Justin Trudeau, P.C., M.P.
Office of the Prime Minister
80 Wellington Street
Ottawa, Ontario
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Dear Prime Minister Trudeau:
I am writing to express my concern about the revision of Bill C-7 and the extension of MAiD eligibility to Canadians with mental illness as the sole condition underlying their request after March 2024.
Since the legalization of Medical Assistance in Dying in 2016, the number of Canadians accessing MAiD has increased significantly. Normalizing euthanasia will reinforce the hopelessness inherent in mental illness and erode the support offered them by the community. To be human is to be vulnerable. To be a citizen of Canada with a mental disorder or disability will be dangerous if Bill C-7 amendment is passed.
Loneliness, vulnerability, and the fear of being a burden are just some of the issues that have been brought forward regarding people facing end of life decisions. If those are the reasons a person might no longer want to live, that may be more a reflection on how our disabled persons are treated than the real desire to end their lives. Euthanasia is not a cure for pain, disabilities, mental anguish, or loneliness: It is a death sentence.
As a member of the Catholic Women’s League, I support sanctity of life from birth to natural death. It is imperative that the fears and concerns of all Canadians be considered before expanding MAiD.
Please reconsider Bill C-7’s extension of MAiD eligibility to Canadians whose sole eligibility arises from mental illness.
Thank you for working to support the health care community as they provide compassionate end of life care to all Canadians.
Yours respectfully,
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Letter to Justice Minister
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(Your address and date)
The Honorable David Lametti, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Justice
House of Commons
Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6
Dear Minister:
Re: Medical Assistance in Dying vs Palliative Care
I am writing to express my concern about the revision of Bill C-7 and the extension of MAiD eligibility to Canadians with mental illness as the sole condition underlying their request after March 2024.
I want to live in a compassionate Canada where those suffering difficult health conditions or disabilities are loved, supported, and cared for, not put to death during a particularly difficult time in their lives. The goal of palliative care is to relieve suffering and pain and to improve a person’s quality of life until they die.
Palliative care rather than MAiD needs to be more accessible as an alternative. Only 15% of Canadians receive palliative home care in their last month of life, while survey results show that most Canadians prefer to die at home (2018 Health Canada Report).
In 2018 the government developed a Framework on Palliative Care in Canada. What has been done to implement the findings of this Framework?
Thank you for the important work that you do each day on behalf of our country.
Yours sincerely,
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Letter to Minister of Health
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(Your address and date)
The Honorable Jean-Yves Duclos, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Health
House of Commons
Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6
Dear Minister:
Re: Medical Assistance in Dying vs Palliative Care
I am writing to express my concern about the revision of Bill C-7 and the extension of MAiD eligibility to Canadians with mental illness as the sole condition underlying their request after March 2024.
I want to live in a compassionate Canada where those suffering difficult health conditions or disabilities are loved, supported, and cared for, not put to death during a particularly difficult time in their lives. The goal of palliative care is to relieve suffering and pain and to improve a person’s quality of life until they die.
Palliative care rather than MAiD needs to be more accessible as an alternative. Only 15% of Canadians receive palliative home care in their last month of life, while survey results show that most Canadians prefer to die at home (2018 Health Canada Report).
In 2018 the government developed a Framework on Palliative Care in Canada. What has been done to implement the findings of this Framework?
Thank you for the important work that you do each day on behalf of our country.
Yours sincerely,
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Letter to Minister of Mental Health and Addictions
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(Your address and date)
The Honorable Carolyn Bennett, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions
House of Commons
Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6
Dear Minister:
Re: Medical Assistance in Dying vs Palliative Care
I am writing to express my concern about the revision of Bill C-7 and the extension of MAiD eligibility to Canadians with mental illness as the sole condition underlying their request after March 2024.
I want to live in a compassionate Canada where those suffering difficult health conditions or disabilities are loved, supported, and cared for, not put to death during a particularly difficult time in their lives. The goal of palliative care is to relieve suffering and pain and to improve a person’s quality of life until they die.
Palliative care rather than MAiD needs to be more accessible as an alternative. Only 15% of Canadians receive palliative home care in their last month of life, while survey results show that most Canadians prefer to die at home (2018 Health Canada Report).
In 2018 the government developed a Framework on Palliative Care in Canada. What has been done to implement the findings of this Framework?
Thank you for the important work that you do each day on behalf of our country.
Yours sincerely,
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Note: The members of the House of Commons who are members of the Queen's Privy Council retain the title "Honourable" for life and use the initials "P.C." after their name. M.P.: Member of the House of Commons P.C., M.P.: Member of the Privy Council and Member of the House of Commons (Source: Styles of address Federal Dignitaries)
So, if the MP you are writing to is a former Cabinet Minister, address the letter to "The Honourable _________, P.C., M.P." rather than to Mr. or Ms. ___________ as shown below.
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(Your address and date)
Mr./Ms. ____________
Member of Parliament
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6
Dear Mr./Ms. ____________:
Re: Medical Assistance in Dying vs Palliative Care
I am writing to express my concern about the revision of Bill C-7 and the extension of MAiD eligibility to Canadians with mental illness as the sole condition underlying their request after March 2024.
Since the legalization of Medical Assistance in Dying in 2016, the number of Canadians accessing MAiD has increased significantly. Normalizing euthanasia will reinforce the hopelessness inherent in mental illness and erode the support offered them by the community. To be human is to be vulnerable. To be a citizen of Canada with a mental disorder or disability will be dangerous if Bill C-7 amendment is passed.
Loneliness, vulnerability, and the fear of being a burden are just some of the issues that have been brought forward regarding people facing end of life decisions. If those are the reasons a person might no longer want to live, that may be more a reflection on how our disabled persons are treated than the real desire to end their lives. Euthanasia is not a cure for pain, disabilities, mental anguish, or loneliness: It is a death sentence.
As a member of the Catholic Women’s League, I support sanctity of life from birth to natural death. It is imperative that the fears and concerns of all Canadians be considered before expanding MAiD.
Please reconsider Bill C-7’s extension of MAiD eligibility to Canadians whose sole eligibility arises from mental illness.
As your constituent, I appreciate all the work you do on behalf of our country.
Yours respectfully,
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Congratulations to the B.C. and Yukon and Ontario Provincial Councils who submitted the resolutions adopted at the 2019 National Convention in Calgary. Also, congratulations to Edmonton Diocesan Council for submitting the resolution adopted at the 2019 Alberta Mackenzie Provincial Convention.
Members of all ages and councils of all sizes are encouraged to contribute by studying the resolutions and following up on the Action Plans. I’ve composed sample letters as a helpful resource for your letter-writing campaigns. Please revise and personalize them as you wish. The sample letters are quick and easy to use!
- Print copies of the letters and insert your name, mailing address, email and/or phone number and date above the name of the recipient.
- Sign and mail the letters (no postage required to the House of Commons)
- Send copies of the letters to your local MP or MLA
Additional resources, tips and strategies can be accessed on the diocesan, provincial and national websites. National’s website contains the entire text for all active resolutions (2019 and prior years).
The voices of over 80,000 League members can make a powerful impact! Collectively, we can advocate for social justice and enrich the wellbeing of society.
Please contact me with any questions or suggestions.
Dorothy Boras, Resolutions Chair 403-328-2762
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For the Prime Minister:
Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, P.C., M.P.
Prime Minister of Canada
Langevin Block
Ottawa, ON K1A 0A2
Dear Prime Minister:
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For a Member of Parliament:
Mr. / Mrs. / Ms. ____ ____, MP
House of Commons
Ottawa, ON
K1A 0A6
Dear Mr. / Mrs. / Ms. ____:
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I am concerned with how our national government is planning to respond to Quebec’s Bill 21 on Secularism.
The wearing of religious symbols does not hinder anyone from carrying out their government tasks in a professional unbiased manner nor does it infringe on the rights of others who may have official government interactions with them. People who wear religious symbols do so to mark themselves as committed followers of their faith and to honor it in traditional ways. They believe they have the freedom, granted by our laws, to live their faith peacefully and respectfully in society. Although I live in Alberta, I try to live out my Catholic faith daily and would feel constrained in a province where Bill 21 would be in effect.
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Section 15.1 states “Every individual is equal before and under the law to equal benefit without discrimination based on race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion…” Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante is particularly concerned that Bill 21 “tells municipalities who they can and cannot hire.” Other city councils have also condemned Bill 21. Also, Section 32 of the Charter states that the Charter applies to the legislature and government of all provinces.
I urge you to work together with the other national parties to help strike down Bill 21 for the good of all those who have come to our country to seek a life free to practice their faith in peace.
When do you plan to take steps to rectify this infringement on religious freedom in Canada?
Respectfully yours,
