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

Is MAiD A Sin?

Despite its innocent sounding name, MAiD can destroy your soul. Participating in euthanasia can be a mortal sin, provided it is undertaken with full knowledge and complete consent.

Since Canadian law requires that the person requesting MAiD be fully aware, competent, and consenting to the procedure, the chances of it being a mortal sin are increased. A mortal sin affects your relationship with God for all eternity. Please don’t take that risk. If you are feeling lonely, isolated, uncared for, or feeling like you are a burden, contact the Church. We will support you.

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