Murder or Mercy? Euthanasia on Trial [videorecording] / Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Francine Pelletier presides over a debate on euthanasia, one of the most emotionally charged issues in Canada today. Dr. James Young, Ontario's Chief Coroner, discusses the current definition of euthanasia and we look at how other countries have grappled with this issue. Marilynne Seguin, a registered nurse and executive director of the organization Dying With Dignity, presents views favouring euthanasia. Dr. Peter Singer of the University of Toronto's Centre for Bioethics presents the case against euthanasia. Each side presents their case with the help of expert testimonials.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 streaming video (54 min 09 sec)
- Publisher: Toronto : Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, 1995
Content descriptions
Restrictions on Access Note: | Access restricted to Curio.ca subscribers |
Creation/Production Credits Note: | Producer: Rankin, Eric ; Producer: Selick, Lani. |
Participant or Performer Note: | Host: Pelletier, Francine, 1955-. |
System Details Note: | Available on the Internet. MODE OF ACCESS via web browser by entering the following URL: http://curio.ca/en/video/murder-or-mercy-euthanasia-on-trial-1064/ |
Language Note: | In English. |
Source of Description Note: | Source of description from Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |