With the world’s ‘most permissive’ MAID regime, many US states are looking north as they consider expanding their own assisted dying laws
Author Archives: Meagan Gillmore
Meagan Gillmore is an Ottawa-based reporter with a decade of journalism experience. Meagan got her start as a general assignment reporter at The Yukon News. She has freelanced for the CBC, The Toronto Star, Broadview, Chatelaine, Toronto Life and The Walrus and contributed reporting to Accessible Media Inc. since 2016. She has been nominated for a Digital Publishing Award and a National
Magazine Award and is a recipient of the Corcoran Award. She holds a master of journalism degree from Carleton University.
Posted inProfessional
Restaurants seek relief amidst rising bankruptcies, ‘abysmal’ profits
Restaurant industry association calls for government to bring down labour costs as thousands of businesses struggle to stay afloat
Posted inFamily
Dependent adult children with disabilities have a say in their care, court rules
Ruling will ‘ensure that the rights of people with disabilities aren’t ignored in years to come when it comes to family law legislation,’ lawyer says
Posted inReligion
When sanctuaries are fortresses: Religious leaders respond to growing security needs
Since October, Ottawa has increased security funding for religious groups at risk of hate crimes. Religious leaders say this is necessary but not enough
Posted inProfessional
The Charter applies to Ontario’s public school boards, Supreme Court rules
Teachers at Ontario’s public school boards have a constitutional right to privacy, the court ruled in a decision that has potentially vast implications
Posted inThe Interview
Q&A with the author of Get Married, on the benefits of marriage
Author and professor Brad Wilcox on the financial and emotional benefits of marriage and the key traits of healthy marriages
Posted inPolitics & Policy
New bill aims to ease access to federal disability benefits
A new bill would make Canadians with disabilities automatically eligible for federal disability benefits if they qualify for provincial ones
Posted inHealth
‘A positive step’: Ottawa announces suicide prevention plan
Canada is an outlier among G7 countries in not having a national suicide prevention strategy. A new plan could be a key step in creating one
Posted inProfessional
The changing nature of retirement — and what it means for companies and retirees
With Canadians living longer than ever, retirees and businesses are starting to plan for the non-financial aspects of retirement
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Ottawa eases pathway for caregivers to get permanent residency
Ottawa announced two new programs to give caregivers permanent residency when they arrive in Canada. The programs are getting mixed reviews