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 Brief
Policy Framework: Proposals to Strengthen MAiD Safeguards and Oversight
This framework highlights areas that require redress and proposes constructive policy options to better protect Canadians. These options will be explored in more detail in subsequent policy briefs.
June 4, 2024
Health
Research Report
The State of Pediatric Palliative Care in Canada
Too many Canadian kids who need palliative care don’t get it.
February 13, 2024
Health
Policy Memo
Memo: Submission to AMAD Committee Studying MAID for Mental Disorders
Cardus made a submission to the parliamentary committee studying Canada's readiness to expand MAID to mental disorders as the sole underlying condition. We recommend an indefinite pause and assert that Canada is not and will not be prepared for the March 2024 expansion. We ask the committee to consider readiness beyond that of practitioners, including readiness of the existing MAID system, the most affected populations, and the Canadian public.
November 16, 2023
Health
Perspectives Paper
Ethical Issues in Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide in Canada
This report provides an overview of the current situation of euthanasia and assisted suicide in Canada and highlights some of the major ethical problems that exist within it. It also argues that assisted death is distracting from the real and pressing need for a national palliative care infrastructure.
September 14, 2023
Faith Communities
Policy Brief
Policy Brief: Protecting Conscience Rights for Ontario Healthcare Workers
Members of regulated health professions in Ontario lack protection for freedom of conscience.
April 19, 2022
Health
Policy Brief
We’ve Got Better Options
Vaccine Passports Are a Failure. Here’s What to Do Instead.
October 14, 2021
Media Contact
Phil Gaudreau
Director of Media & Public Relations