In Crisis or concerned for someone? Call or Text 9-8-8. Kids Help Phone call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT. Indigenous Peoples call 1-855-242-3310. If you’re in imminent danger call 911 or go to Emergency.
advocacy
Take Action! Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) Bill C-314
If you agree that MAiD should not be applicable for persons suffering solely from mental illness, now is the time to make an impact and help us support Bill C-314.
Contact your local MP and ask them to vote Yes on October 18, 2023 for Bill C-314. Below is a suggested template you can use to email or leave a voicemail for your MP. Find out your MP’s contact information by using the link below and entering your postal code.
Suggested template:
I support Bill C-314 and agree with Honorable Ed Fast and the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention that MAiD (Medical Assistance in Dying) should not be applicable for persons suffering solely from mental illness. I am asking for you to vote YES on October 18th allowing Bill C-314 to be referred to the parliamentary committee.
October 19, 2023 Update: Unfortunately, this bill was defeated. Make your voice heard and help us advocate by contacting your MP.
Help Support Bill C-314
If you agree that MAiD should not be applicable for persons suffering solely from mental illness, now is the time to make an impact and help us support Bill C-314.
Contact your local MP and ask them to vote Yes on October 18, 2023 for Bill C-314. Below is a suggested template you can use to email or leave a voicemail for your MP. Find out your MP’s contact information by using the link below and entering your postal code.
Suggested template:
I support Bill C-314 and agree with Honorable Ed Fast and the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention that MAiD (Medical Assistance in Dying) should not be applicable for persons suffering solely from mental illness. I am asking for you to vote YES on October 18th allowing Bill C-314 to be referred to the parliamentary committee.
October 19, 2023 Update: Unfortunately, this bill was defeated. Make your voice heard and help us advocate by contacting your MP.
Resources
Supporting Children and Youth to Grieve After Suicide Loss
This guide is designed to help parents, guardians, and caregivers of children and youth
Suicide Prevention & Life Promotion Initiatives
CASP has put together a resource list of Suicide Prevention and Life Promotion initiatives across...
Suicide Prevention Flyer and Tear Sheet
Printable pdf to promote suicide prevention and bereavement resources.
Talking to Children About A Suicide
This guide is designed to help parents, guardians, and caregivers of children under 12
Toolkit for People Impacted by a Suicide Loss
A summary of tools and supports to help cope with suicide loss
Together to Live
This is a guide to preventing suicide in your community. The guide will walk you through creating a community suicide prevention plan.
The Promoting Life Together Collaborative
Sharing the Story of the Promoting Life Together Collaborative
Suicide is Everyone’s Business
The four steps in Suicide Prevention and universal responsibilities of the community, healthcare, and government.
Related Information
Statement on the Expansion of Medical Assistance in Dying to those without a Reasonably Foreseeable Death
Statement on Recent MAiD Developments
CASP declares November as Month for People Impacted by Suicide Loss
Lean in and Listen
World Suicide Prevention Day Banners & Toolkit
Ribbons
Life Promotion
Why Do People Die by Suicide?
Considerations for Online Support Groups
Having Hope