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Physicians in Ontario are facing a dilemma: What can you do when asked to perform an action that is legal, but violates your moral code or religious beliefs?
In 2015, the Supreme Court of Canada struck down the federal law that prohibited medically-assisted suicide.
In response to that decision, Parliament passed legislation that cleared the way for doctor-assisted suicide.
In Ontario, the service is now covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan, and any drugs required to help a patient die will be available at no cost.
Dr. Brad Burke is a physician in Windsor who says assisted dying goes against his conscience. He’s making plans for the day when a patient asks him for help in dying.
He joined us today. Listen to our conversation with him . . . [Full audio interview]