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Organized by CHRLP鈥橲听 Disability听 and Human Rights Initiative听-听This event will address the ethical, legal, and social challenges of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) as it relates to the rights of persons with disabilities. With recent reforms in MAID legislation prompting extensive debate across Canada, we aim to explore the unique concerns of persons with disabilities, particularly in light of the ethical and legal frameworks that shape their experiences and choices.

• S茅nateur Pierre J. Dalphond听is the leader of the Groupe progressiste du S茅nat, a member of the joint committee on MAID, and has analyzed MAID legislation.
• Dr. Alain Naud听is a palliative care doctor and a pioneer of MAID in Quebec.
• Dr. Chloe G.K. Atkins听is a Canadian disability rights advocate, experienced academic, and researcher with interests in disability, bioethics, vulnerable identities, phenomenological research, narrative scholarship, and human rights.
• Dr. Michael Bach听has over 35 years of experience in advocacy and research on inclusion and disability rights, both in Canada and internationally. He is also an author, keynote speaker, and leader in Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA).

Moderated by Professor Jonas-S茅bastien Beaudry,听Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, joint appointment with the School of Population and Global Health, 捆绑SM社区,听Canada Research Chair in Health.

For more information, please write to chrlp.law [at] mcgill.ca