Quebec urged to legalize euthanasia/ENG

By Marianne White

QUEBEC — A landmark report suggesting Quebec legalize doctor-assisted euthanasia could rekindle the national debate on the controversial issue.

The report introduced at the provincial legislature Thursday recommended the Quebec government make it legal for doctors to help the terminally ill die, if they want to, under “exceptional circumstances.”

The non-partisan commission made of nine members from all political parties studied the sensitive issue for two years before making its 24 recommendations.