‘MAID is no longer this exceptional procedure to facilitate the dying process,’ says expert in wake of Health Canada’s latest MAID report
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 inReligion
In conversation with Ross Douthat
The New York Times columnist on religion’s role in public life, engaging with controversial figures, and navigating secular and religious worlds
Posted inHealth
Expert MAID recommendations look unlikely to inform policy
An expert committee has recommended medical bodies consider its reports when making MAID policy. It’s unclear that they will
Posted inDispatches
Public sector’s size is up, output down: report
About a fifth of all Canadian employees now work for the government — and their productivity is falling
Posted inSecurity
‘Padre, do you have a minute?’: Inside the work of military chaplains
Maj. Rev. Tom Hamilton on why chaplains remain an essential presence in the military and the connection between spiritual resiliency and health
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Carney budget taps brakes on new social programs
The 2025 budget commits to continued spending on key Trudeau-era social programs, but does not break new ground
Posted inHealth
Doctors divided as Canada weighs advance MAID requests
A new Health Canada survey show strong support for advance requests for assisted dying, but experts remain divided
Posted inReligion
Are sports a modern-day religion?
The Toronto Blue Jays’ first trip to the World Series since ’93 has given fans a lot of dizzying highs and lows. It may also be giving them a religious experience
Posted inThe Interview
Making sense of Canada’s unique gun culture
Professor Noah Schwartz explains what he’s learned about Canada’s unique gun culture after writing a book on the topic — and getting his own gun licence
Posted inFamily
Ottawa ‘at risk’ of missing child-care goals: report
Ottawa risks missing its target of creating 250,000 new child-care spaces by 2026 and ensuring inclusive and flexible care