Freedom of religion/conscience cases

The Christian Medical and Dental Society of Canada v The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario

There is a Charter challenge to the Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons Policy requiring effective referral by objecting providers. The lower court’s decision (which found no Charter breach) was upheld by the Ontario Court of Appeal.

See: The Christian Medical and Dental Society of Canada v College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, 2018 ONSC 579.

And: Christian Medical and Dental Society of Canada v. College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, 2019 ONCA 393.

See also: The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario Policy Statement #4-16: Medical Assistance in Dying.