International voices continue to pile on Canada over the Liberal government’s assisted suicide policies after more reports of veterans being nonchalantly offered euthanasia by government workers emerge.
The latest criticism comes from the popular satirical news website The Babylon Bee.
In a Dec. 9 article titled Canadian Dentist Now Offering Euthanasia As Alternative To Cavity Filling, the website quips about the “growing demand for assisted suicide in” Canada.
“(Toronto dentist Joseph) Meyer has seen an influx of patients since announcing the service,” writes the Babylon Bee.
“‘Patients are always complaining about how much fillings hurt,’ said Meyer. ‘One patient said, ‘it’s killing me.’ That’s when I got the idea.’”
In August, reports revealed that an official with Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) offered doctor-assisted euthanasia to a veteran looking for mental health services.
Changes brought forward by the Liberals this year will legally allow those who have a mental illness to seek reprieve by opting for doctor-assisted suicide.
When confronted with the exchange, VAC officials acknowledged it had happened and apologized for the incident.
“VAC deeply regrets what transpired,” said the agency claiming that “appropriate administrative action will be taken.”
“Providing advice pertaining to medical assistance in dying is not a VAC service.”
During a recent Senate testimony, veteran and Paralympic athlete Christine Gauthier explained how VAC suggested she seeks assisted suicide after she requested help with installing a chair lift in her home due to her disability.
“With respect to me, I have a letter in my file, because I had to face that as well,” said Gauthier. “I have a letter saying that if you’re so desperate, madam, we can offer you MAID, medical assistance in dying.”
Social media reactions to the Babylon Bee article ranged from the humorous to the concerned.
“I am always shocked and then I have to stop and realize who tweeted. Love it though. Haha,” tweeted 6NewsAU US correspondent Jackson Gosnell.
“Haha, not far from the truth,” said Twitter user Brad Miller.
