A new report highlights experts’ concerns over the factors leading patients with dementia to request and receive MAID
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.
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‘More likely to run into a unicorn’: Academics criticize lack of ideological diversity on campuses
The diversity-focused culture of Canadian universities is prompting some Canadian researchers to leave the country
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Diversity quotas in research are hurting science and Canada: academics
At many Canadian universities today, diversity means having ‘people who look different but think alike’: Steven Pinker
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‘Not transparent’: Why are Ontario’s MAID reports not public?
With its broad and vague MAID laws, Canada should be prioritizing transparency around MAID cases, experts say
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Why isn’t disability part of corporate diversity?
Companies often fear hiring employees with disabilities, due to concerns about cost or productivity. Experts say these apprehensions are understandable — but also need to change
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‘Not on the agenda’: Will Ottawa prioritize accessible housing?
Ottawa wants to build more affordable homes, but it’s not clear if the homes will be accessible for people with disabilities – who are four times more likely to become homeless
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Canadians want transparency of First Nations’ finances: poll
Ottawa has not enforced the First Nations Financial Transparency Act since 2015, despite strong public backing — including from Indigenous Canadians
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Ontario report questions MAID approvals for patients refusing treatment
MAID requests are becoming more complex, a new report says, requiring greater clarity about the eligibility criteria for MAID
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Hidden ‘death threats’: Why seniors need to take home modifications seriously
Most Canadians want to age at home — but few are preparing their houses for it. Here’s how to change that
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New study highlights potential markers of multiple sclerosis
A new study reveals people who develop MS often visit doctors and ERs frequently in the 15 years before a formal diagnosis