A decade of MAiD in Canada: medically-provided death has expanded since it was legalized in 2016
2026-06-12 from news.rcdos.ca/
The 1970s are infamously known as the “Me Decade,” a term coined by writer Tom Wolfe, who described a cultural shift toward narcissism, self-fulfillment and hedonism among the Baby Boomer generation.
Theologian and sociologist Germain McKenzie says a similar self-centred worldview can help explain why legalized euthanasia has proven to be so popular in Canada and threatens to continue expanding in other Western nations.
With Canada approaching the 10th anniversary of the legalization of “Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)” on June 17, McKenzie, who teaches at Catholic Pacific College in Langley, B.C., said pro-life advocates need better strategies to loosen MAiD’s grip on the country. To do that, it’s important to understand how euthanasia has taken such a strong hold.
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