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- Title
Neil Belanger.
- Abstract
Neil Belanger, the Chief Executive Officer of Indigenous Disability Canada and the British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society, expresses concern about the lack of consultation with Indigenous peoples regarding Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) for Indigenous children, individuals with disabilities, and those with mental illness. Belanger argues that the expansion of MAiD without comprehensive consultation goes against the principles of reconciliation and perpetuates marginalization and colonial systems. He urges the committee to halt their current work and not make or endorse recommendations for the expansion of MAiD. Belanger emphasizes the importance of providing adequate supports and resources for individuals with disabilities and those with mental illness, rather than relying on MAiD as a solution.
- Subjects
PEOPLE with mental illness; ABORIGINAL Canadians; INDIGENOUS peoples; ASSISTED suicide; PEOPLE with disabilities; INDIGENOUS rights
- Publication
Canadian Journal of Disability Studies, 2024, Vol 13, Issue 2, p189
- ISSN
1929-9192
- Publication type
Article