Group of Veterans Launching Class Action Lawsuit Alleging Improper Euthanasia Offers by Veterans Affairs
A group of veterans is preparing a class-action lawsuit against the federal government alleging that Veterans Affairs Canada inappropriately offered or directed them toward medical assistance in dying (MAID). Lawyer Catherine Christensen is spearheading the proposed class action amid growing reports from veterans who say Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) personnel suggested MAID in calls or […]
TL;DR
- Veterans are preparing a class-action lawsuit against Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC).
- The lawsuit alleges that VAC inappropriately offered or directed veterans toward medical assistance in dying (MAID).
- Lawyer Catherine Christensen is spearheading the proposed class action.
- Reports indicate VAC personnel suggested MAID to veterans seeking support for issues like PTSD and traumatic brain injuries.
- A previous investigation by VAC in 2022-2023 acknowledged four isolated incidents involving one employee who was dismissed.
- The department stated that a review of over 402,000 files found no widespread systemic practice of MAID offers.