B.C. Supreme Court Hears Charter Challenge on MAID Access in Faith-Based Hospitals

British Columbia Supreme Court to Hear Challenge Over Euthanasia at Faith-Based Hospitals

CCN Photo/Terry O’Neill St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Trial proceedings are scheduled to run from Jan. 12 to Feb. 6.

Trial begins on whether religious facilities can refuse euthanasia in Canada

‘The case has broad implications for religious freedom, patient choice, and the future of palliative care in British Columbia and across Canada,’ the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms said.

British Columbia Supreme Court to hear challenge over euthanasia

St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. | Credit: CCN Photo/Terry O’Neill Jan 12, 2026 / 13:29 pm (CNA). In a case with implications for religious freedom, institutional autonomy, and health care access across Canada, a British Columbia Supreme Court trial starting Jan. 12 will consider whether faith-based hospitals can be forced to provide euthanasia on site.The case, Gaye O’Neill et al. v. His Majesty the King in Right of t…

Charter challenge of religious exemption to assisted dying law set to begin in BC Supreme Court

The BC Supreme Court is set to begin hearing a case this morning that questions whether religious hospitals have the right to refuse certain procedures.

In the news today: MAID Charter challenge, trade talks, 'Heated Rivalry' watch party

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Charter challenge of religious exemption to assisted dying law

MAID challenge heading to B.C. Supreme Court

On Monday, the B.C. Supreme Court will hear a constitutional challenge brought by the mother of a woman who had to be transferred to a different hospital for MA