The Sixth Annual Report on #MedicalAssistanceInDying ( #MAiD ) was published yesterday (Nov 28, 2025). This report provides a summary of data on MAiD requests, assessments and provisions in #Canada for the 2024 calendar year. Read the report: https://ow.ly/LaOW50XzftM

🌟 We're thrilled to congratulate MAiDHouse Board member Zohar Levy on being recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women Award Winners for 2025! 🌟 Learn more at wxnetwork.com/page/2025Top...

To ensure that your wishes are honoured & your loved ones cared for when you’re gone, it's important to plan for your #death . Certified #deathdoula @adriannap.bsky.social joined @ctvyourmorning.bsky.social Edmonton to talk about the process of planning a “good death”: www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/ctv...

Need help starting your #AdvanceCarePlanning ? Try the My ACP Card Game from Advance Care Planning Canada: an accessible tool to explore & think about your wishes. Download the free PDF version from loom.ly/p1dLNH4 or request a physical deck (postage required) via email: [email protected]

Ensuring that people like Barbara are able to meet the end of their lives in the way that they choose has been at the heart of our work since we opened our doors 5 years ago, and continues to guide us forward into the future. Read Barbara's story at www.maidhouse.ca/maid-journey...

It can be difficult to know how best to support someone who is grieving. Our community partners at MAiD Family Support Society offer practical advice on how to provide the compassion and understanding they need. Read the article on their website: maidfamilysupport.ca/reading-room...

Written by Kelley Korbin, this @chatelainemag.bsky.social piece includes interviews with experts like @drstefaniegreen.bsky.social & Paul Magennis of @maidincanada.bsky.social . It provides answers to some of the most common questions about #MAiD in #Canada : chatelaine.com/health/maid-...

Everyone who comes through MAiDHouse's doors has a unique story, but there is a common need to feel supported and a sense of connection: to loved ones, to the people around them, to memories. Joyce shared her memories of connection with us: www.maidhouse.ca/maid-journey...

This week, Dr. Chantal Perrot and Dying With Dignity CEO Helen Long joined The Social to discuss MAID and advance requests — understanding eligibility, current laws, and what people across Canada want. 👉 Watch now on YouTube: https://ow.ly/NZLu50XopY3

We're looking back on stories from people who MAiDHouse has had the honour of helping in the 5 years since opening our doors at our first location. People like Terry, quoted in the image. You can read his story and the poem he shared with us at our website: www.maidhouse.ca/maid-journey...

Congratulations to #Canadian #playwright Jordi Mand on winning the Carol Bolt Award for her play "In Seven Days", about a daughter who learns that her father will receive #MAiD in 7 days. We spoke with Jordi about the play in 2024, shortly before its world premiere: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z21e...

Resharing from Bridge C-14's Facebook page: 🌟RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY: Inviting participants for a study on Doulas and MAiD — exploring how #deathdoulas can best support people & families through #MAiD . ⌚ 30–60 minute Zoom interview 💰 $45 honorarium More info: www.facebook.com/share/p/1Loo...

Join Holly Prince, Betty McKenna, Albert McLeod, and Kathy MacLeod-Beaver on Nov 12 to learn about the unacknowledged grief. Canadian Virtual Hospice is honoured to partner in this Indigenous Voices webinar. Register here: buff.ly/UMPHNHV

On November 20, 2025 at 6pm PST, join @deathsapprentice.bsky.social for "Who makes up the MAiD Professional Circle of Care?" : a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the full circle of professionals who support individuals & families through #MAiD . Info & register: deathsapprentice.ca/circleofcare...

VIU nursing professor Caroline Variath and her team are conducting research centred on improving the quality of life of patients who opt for medical assistance in dying. Read more at: nanaimobulletin.com/2025/10/18/v...

It’s almost here: #MusicForTheSoul happens this week at the Church of the Redeemer. Join us for an evening of live music, connection and community. Haven't bought tickets yet? Don’t miss a beat — head to www.maidhouse.ca/maidhouse-ev... for event and ticket purchase info.

"I just want to be surrounded by Kim and the kids when I decide it’s time." Dan Fine has terminal pancreatic cancer. He is approved for MAiD, but is "not rushing to use it." For now, he devotes his time to his work as the Kicking PancreAs 5K race director: www.princegeorgepost.com/news/west-va...

The Ontario Caregiver Organization invites you to a free webinar, "Ease the Journey: Advance Care Planning Tips for Caregivers," to provide you with practical tools & tips to confidently support your care recipient. Learn more and register at Eventbrite: loom.ly/7fCOHeo

Hosted by Charles Osborne & featuring performances by SarahRose Black, Gabi Epstein, Mark Camelleri and Jeremy Lapalme, #MusicForTheSoul on October 22 will bring us together for an evening of live music and community in support of MAiDHouse’s mission. More info: www.eventbrite.com/e/music-for-...

Every ticket for #MusicForTheSoul supports MAiDHouse’s mission: creating compassionate, community-based support & resources for people receiving MAiD & their loved ones. On Oct 22, we’ll gather as a community to experience how song & story bring us together. www.eventbrite.com/e/music-for-...

The End of Life Doula Association of Canada has revamped their website. Whether you are looking to find a doula, become a doula, or learn more about end of life doulas, you'll find resources here: eoldac.org

In this First Person piece from @theglobeandmail.com , author Robin Laws Field reflects on her decision to choose #MAiD , the many other decisions involved in planning for her death, and on the complex feelings involved in facing the end of a good life. www.theglobeandmail.com/life/first-p...

CORRECTION: In an earlier post, we had listed an incorrect application deadline. Our search for the successor to our brilliant Executive Director, Tekla Hendrickson, ends soon. MAiDHouse will accept applications until 5 pm ET on Oct 6, 2025. Learn more & apply: www.maidhouse.ca/executive-di...

Music is more than entertainment, it’s care. It eases stress, helps us heal and brings us comfort in ways that words alone cannot. Join us Oct 22 for #MusicForTheSoul, an evening of live performance & community in support of MAiDHouse. Learn more & buy tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/music-for-...

Today is the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, recognizing the tragic legacy of residential schools. We are resharing a recent episode of the podcast “Before I Go”, hosted by Gitxaala matriarch Marion Brown and her daughter Danielle Wilson Brown. www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7v_...

Congratulations to Sarah Leavitt for winning the Jim Deva Prize for #Writing that Provokes with her beautiful graphic memoir, "Something, Not Nothing"! Last year, MAiDHouse had the privilege of chatting with Sarah about her story. Watch the full chat on YouTube: youtu.be/nun_Dt2BTEU

What You Think You Know About #MAiD in #Canada Is Probably Wrong. Let’s Fix That. On Oct. 22, CAMAP invites you to a free 60-minute online #AMA event featuring Dr. Stefanie Green, who will debunk myths and explain the reality of MAiD in Canada. REGISTER HERE: camapcanada.ca/event/ama-dr...

MAiDHouse is excited to invite you to Music for the Soul, an evening of live music and community. Join us on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 7 - 9 pm (Doors open 6:30 pm) at the Church of the Redeemer, 162 Bloor Street West in Toronto. Learn more & purchase tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/music-for-...

In Quebec, a new #palliativecare facility hosts a #MAiD unit that includes comfortable furniture, staff support & more at no cost MAiDHouse provides similar service & support at our locations in ON & BC. We applaud this facility for including this space in their care plan www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

MAiDHouse is beginning the search for a new Executive Director. Our current & brilliant ED, Tekla Hendrickson, believes that now is the right time to welcome a fresh voice to guide us into our next chapter & she has never steered us wrong. Learn more at our website: www.maidhouse.ca/maidhouse-ne...

#Grief is never easy, but it can be uniquely challenging for the very young. This article from MAiD Family Support Society provides practical guidance for identifying signs of grief in kids and fostering healing. You don’t need all the answers—just be present. Learn more at ow.ly/ZrC350WCZ8E

Don't miss our free KidsGrief.ca Q&A with #grief specialist Andrea Warnick on Sept 9 at 1pm ET. Bring your questions - each webinar is different. #KidsGrief buff.ly/xMQAjSb #kidsgrief #youthgrief #childrensgrief #loss

”At MAiDHouse, we are always evolving—responding to what people need, what helps, and what eases suffering. In Victoria, the frequency of pretours has become a meaningful part of that learning…” — Tamara MacIntyre, Program Director at MAiDHouse Victoria Read more: www.maidhouse.ca/maidhouse-ne...

Are you a family member of a person who received Track 2 #MedicalAssistanceInDying ? You may be eligible to participate in research to inform policy and practice. For more information head to pesut-lab.sites.olt.ubc.ca/toward-effec... or email [email protected]

“It’s been six months since a MAiDHouse opened its doors in Victoria; the coming to fruition of a seed planted years ago...” Rosanne Beuthin, Project Manager for the Start up Working Group for MAiDHouse Victoria, shares how our Western Canada location came to be: www.maidhouse.ca/maidhouse-ne...

If there are young people in your life struggling with grief, visit YouthGrief.ca for resources to help support them through it.

In Episode 31 of the Disrupting Death podcast, Kathy & Keri-Lyn speak with Child Life Specialist & Grief Counsellor Ceilidh Eaton Russell, PhD., who shares her advice on talking to children about difficult topics such as death & MAiD. Find the full episode at www.disruptingdeath.ca/episodes

Our community partners at @dyingwithdignity.ca are encouraging Canadians to send letters to their Members of Parliament in support of legalizing advance requests for MAiD. The letter-writing tool at their website can help you craft a personalized message for your representative: ow.ly/mlfx50WA3ET

Have you prepared a Death Drawer? The End of Life Doula Association recommends that everyone have a "Death Drawer" prepared, containing important information your loved ones may need if you're not available to provide it. Learn more: www.instagram.com/p/DMtgdFshoan/

The Advance Care Planning in Canada website features an interview with MAiDHouse co-founder Dr. Sandy Buchman about barriers & opportunities around advance care planning (ACP). Dr. Buchman was introduced to ACP in the 1980s as a primary care HIV physician. www.advancecareplanning.ca/resources/st...

#Caregiving can be a very rewarding experience, but it can also be challenging and exhausting to take on a new role as the person’s care needs change. @virtualhospice.bsky.social has prepared a free online module to help you prepare for caregiving at home. Learn more at buff.ly/44BVOeB

A new study highlights key factors supporting palliative patients choosing to die at home, such as caregiver respite services & timely intervention. Also included: a 4-step action plan for governments to provide equitable access to quality #palliativecare . Learn more: www.mcgill.ca/nursing/arti...

Having completed a 2-year project on #grief literacy funded by Health Canada, @griefallianceca.bsky.social has an action plan for building support for grief care into #Canada 's health systems. Read the full article to learn more: policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/ju...

At @dyingwithdignity.ca 's blog, a new feature spotlights BIPOC Death and Grief Talk, a collective care group located in Tkaronto that supports racialized and Indigenous folks through #grief and loss. Learn more at DWDC's website: www.dyingwithdignity.ca/blog/bipoc-d...

From across #Canada , people have been sending us little fabric "houses", like this one sent to us by Kelley. Each house is made in memory of someone who chose #MAiD . The MAiDHouse #MemoryQuilt is an ongoing project, and we have room for you. Visit www.maidhouse.ca/maidhouse-ev... to learn more.

Gitxaala matriarch Marion Brown and her daughter Danielle Wilson Brown host Before I Go, a powerful podcast that opens space for honest conversations around illness, death, Indigenous traditions, and what it means to leave on your own terms. Listen on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@BeforeIGoPo...

It can be difficult to know how best to support someone who is #grieving . @virtualhospice.bsky.social and @griefallianceca.bsky.social have resources for those grieving and those supporting them at their new website, AboutGrief.ca , such as this infographic. Visit aboutgrief.ca/blog for more.

"Everyone deserves compassionate, person-centred #endoflifecare — especially those who are often overlooked" Hospice Northwest in Thunder Bay, ON is addressing access gaps in #palliativecare by connecting unhoused people with life-limiting illnesses to essential services: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Our community partners at Bridge C-14 are offering 8 drop-in sessions over the summer months for individuals: - supporting someone choosing #MAiD - considering MAiD or not yet eligible - #grieving a MAiD loss - approved for MAiD Visit their website for full details: www.bridgec14.org/drop-ins

Before her death, influencer Anita Wright recorded a loving message to her followers to thank them for being part of her life, and let them know about her passing, that she had chosen #MAiD , and that she was at peace. “[K]now that I'm OK. I'm OK." Read her story: people.com/influencer-r...