Looming changes to assisted-dying law put persons with disabilities at risk

The federal government has been quickly, and quietly, rushing through changes to medical-assistance-in-dying legislation that will put the lives of people with a disability at risk.
Justice Minister David Lametti
Joey Moss passed away on Oct. 26. For those unfamiliar with Mr. Moss, he served as a longtime locker room attendant for the Edmonton Oilers and Edmonton football team. He was also a person with Down syndrome. At the time of his ...

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