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Daphne Gilbert


The case for adding an exemption order to the government’s MAID legislation

We need only look back to previous MAID cases to see why and how to do exemption orders.

opinion | BY JOCELYN DOWNIE, MONA GUPTA, DAPHNE GILBERT | February 26, 2024

Debate on whether Senate should block MAID legislation goes to heart of Upper Chamber’s role in our parliamentary system

Two objections to the Senate blocking Bill-62 deserve particular attention, but neither is grounds for the Red Chamber not to block the bill, writes Daphne Gilbert.

opinion | BY DAPHNE GILBERT | February 22, 2024

The Senate of Canada must honour its history and defend human rights

The Senate will receive legislation that is based on mis- and disinformation about the expansion of MAID. It must look to its legacy as a human rights defender and defeat the bill, writes Daphne Gilbert.

opinion | BY DAPHNE GILBERT | February 8, 2024