Rebecca Vachon
Program Director, Health
Rebecca brings to Cardus her passion for research and love of public policy in the service of promoting human dignity in Canada. After several years within the not-for-profit sector, Rebecca pursued and obtained her Ph.D. in Public Administration from the University of Ottawa. Her time at the University included a research focus on federal morality policy as well as teaching courses on public administration and public policy to undergraduates. Rebecca also holds an honours bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, with specialization in International Studies and Modern Languages.
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Health
Policy Memo
Memo: Considerations for Bill C-218 on Permanently Pausing the Expansion of MAiD for Mental Disorders
Cardus is writing this memo in support of Bill C-218, which seeks to permanently pause the expansion of MAID to those whose sole underlying medical condition is mental illness. The expansion would undermine suicide prevention efforts and exacerbate the vulnerability of particular groups such as First Nations or people with disabilities.
November 10, 2025
Health
Policy Memo
Mémoire: Considérations sur le projet de loi C-218 suspendant l’extension de l’AMM pour les troubles mentaux
Cardus rédige cette note à l'appui du projet de loi C-218, qui vise à suspendre de façon permanente l'extension de l'aide médicale à mourir aux personnes dont la seule affection médicale sous-jacente est une maladie mentale. Cette extension compromettrait les efforts de prévention du suicide et aggraverait la vulnérabilité de certains groupes particuliers, tels que les Premières Nations ou les personnes handicapées.
November 10, 2025
Health
Research Report
In Contrast to Carter
Assisted Dying's Impact on Canadians with Disabilities
September 16, 2025
Health
Research Report
Social Isolation, Loneliness, and Christian Communities
Setting the stage for survey work to improve Canadians' understanding of social isolation and loneliness.
April 15, 2025
Health
Policy Brief
Policy Brief: The Risks of Advance Requests for Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)
Response to the expansion of euthanasia to include advance requests.
December 16, 2024
Health
Research Report
From Exceptional to Routine
The Rise of Euthanasia in Canada
August 7, 2024
Media Contact
Phil Gaudreau
Director of Media & Public Relations