'Obituary' by Sathya Dhara Kovac
Sathya Dhara Kovac
In this self-written obituary to her loved ones, Sathya Kovac condemns the societal structures that led to her death by medical assistance in dying on October 3, 2022, at the age of 44. Sathya points not to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) as the cause of her death, but rather the lack of supports and services that would have promoted her independence and quality of life.
'In memory of Dr. Donald Low' by Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
In his video-plea for medical aid in dying, filmed 8 days before his passing from a brain-stem tumour, Dr. Donald Low spoke about his worry over a protracted-out process and his frustration with not being able to decide when to die. Released by the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer, his frank testimony was widely cited by lawmakers, leading up to the legalization of MAiD in Canada in 2016.
'Video Statement' by Sophia
Sophia (pseudonym)
In this video statement, Sophia describes her struggle to find suitable housing for her multiple chemical sensitivities shortly before her medically assisted death. The video became a touchstone in disability rights discourse for activists arguing that Canada’s medical assistance in dying regime lacks sufficient safeguards to protect vulnerable people.