Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Today marks 10 years since medical assistance in dying was legalized in Canada. At a time when many are led to believe their lives lack purpose or value, each one of us must witness to the truth that every person is loved by God. By our words and actions, we must make known that no one is ever a burden and that every person is worthy of care, accompaniment, and hope.

✠ Richard W. Smith
Archbishop of Vancouver

Statement by the Canadian Bishops of Canada

MAiD at 10 Coverage in The B.C. Catholic

• MAiD at 10: how assisted dying is reshaping Canada — April 23, 2026.
• MAiD at 10: how the Me Generation predicted the MAiD de-generation — April 30, 2026.
• Indigenous leaders warned Ottawa about MAiD; it was expanded anyway — May 5, 2026.
• Calls grow for independent MAiD oversight in B.C. — May 12, 2026. 

Prayer

In communion with our Lord, the Great Physician,
let us offer together a prayer of hope, compassion, and vision
towards the promise of everlasting love and life:

Loving God,
rock of strength for those
who trust in you;
comforter of those who call on you.
Hear the cry of those who suffer
from sickness or weakness,
and embrace them
in your loving arms.
Give them peace,
and strengthen them
with the vision of your kingdom.
We make this prayer through
Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

“Prayer for the Chronically Ill” excerpted from Blessings and Prayers for Home and Family @ Concacan Inc., 2004. All rights reserved.