Ongoing legal conflicts in Canada regarding the rights of Catholic hospitals, particularly concerning euthanasia, amid growing tensions between patient rights and religious beliefs.
• A court in Ontario ruled that doctors can be compelled to perform euthanasia and abortions, overriding their religious beliefs, as patients have a right to all legal medical procedures funded by the government.
• A family in British Columbia is suing Catholic hospitals to allow euthanasia onsite, arguing that the hospital's religious policies violate their constitutional rights to life, liberty, and freedom of conscience.
• The family contends that their loved one was forced to leave the Catholic facility, depriving them of time together during her final moments.
• The legal landscape in Canada suggests the court may side against the hospitals, potentially forcing them to abandon Catholic teachings.
• Similar legal issues concerning healthcare religious exemptions are emerging in the U. S., indicating a broader trend.
The article emphasizes the clash between patient rights and religious freedoms in healthcare, with potential implications for the future of Catholic healthcare institutions.
https://www.lifenews.com/2026/01/13/canada-wants-to-force-catholic-hospitals-to-euthanize-patients/
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