Ministry of Care and Companionship

On Medical Assistance in Dying and Hope in Christ: A toolkit to share our message

In June 2026, euthanasia, commonly known as MAiD, became legal in Canada. This changed the medical and healthcare landscape for all Canadians. For Canadian Catholics specifically, this raises moral questions that lead to difficult conversations or to their avoidance.

To bring greater awareness, understanding, and faithful action regarding MAiD, the Archdiocese created a toolkit titled "On Medical Assistance in Dying and Hope in Christ: A toolkit to share our message". The toolkit equips people to:

Understand the current context of MAiD in Canada and Nova Scotia
Talk about MAiD with family, friends, and parishioners
Understand our Catholic teaching and stance against MAiD
Access further resources

The toolkit is aimed at clergy, hospital chaplains, and those in pastoral care; however, it is available to all. The toolkit is meant to be used as a DIGITAL RESOURCE on your computer, tablet, or phone, and can be accessed by clicking the toolkit image to the left.

Many of the links within the toolkit connect to the resource directly, apart from the links below:

Dying with Christ, Living with Hope

Catholics In The Public Square?

Should those who object to the practice of euthanasia for religious reasons have a say in whether or not Canada expands or restricts the current law? The answer is yes. The purpose of God’s commandments are to protect people at their most vulnerable. People experiencing vulnerabilities are less safe in our healthcare system when there is the constant temptation to take one’s life through euthanasia. This law affects each of us, our families, and our neighbours. As St. John Paul II said, “The Church proposes; she imposes nothing”. Christians have a responsibility to speak out on these issues and should also have the right.

For more information and reflections on MAiD and its impact CLICK HERE