On October 4, 2019 an open letter was sent by members and supporters of the disability community to Attorney General David Lametti, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Minister of Accessibility Carla Qualtrough. The letter calls on the Attorney General to appeal the Quebec Superior Court decision in the case of Truchon & Gladu, which threatens the medical assistance in dying safeguards designed to protect persons with disabilities.
Over 65 organizations from across the country, including CACL, our provincial-territorial members, and People First of Canada, among others - signed the letter and express our deep concern regarding the decision and the urgency of an appeal.