The Euthanasia Prevention Coalition Canadian newsletter is attached  In the past EPC did not send out the newsletter by email because very of our donors were comfortable with donating via the internet. In the past year many more people are donating or renewing their EPC membership via paypal or by calling our office and making a credit card donation. If you wish to save EPC money by receiving the newsletter by email, please send us your email address and regular address and we will put you on the email only newsletter list.

 January is a great time to renew your membership in the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition. To donate or renew your membership in the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition you can go to:http://www.euthanasiaprevention.on.ca/Donations.htm or call our office toll free at: 1-877-439-3348. The membership fee for 2010 is $25 for an individual, $50 for a group. EPC is dependent on donations for its existence.

 Prime Minister Stephen Harper has delayed the return of parliament until March 3, 2010. The earliest time Bill C-384, the private members bill to legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide in Canada, can be voted on is now March 17, but more likely March 24. If you wish to receive the up-to-date Stop Bill C-384 information package contact the office at: euthanasiaprevention@on.aibn.com or call toll free: 1-877-439-3348.

 The Supreme Court in Montana legalized assisted suicide in a narrow 4 - 3 decision that was released on December 31. This is not an end to the debate in Montana. For more information go to:http://alexschadenberg.blogspot.com/2010/01/washington-state-doctors-wont-rush-into.html.

 The 2009 Netherlands euthanasia statistics were released last week. They showed that the number of Euthanasia deaths in the Netherlands rose by about 200 deaths, but the article explained that the numbers are not complete because only 80% of the euthanasia deaths in the Netherlands are reported. I also pointed out that the total numbers are higher because assisted suicides and deaths without explicit request and euthanasia by dehydration are not counted in the official statistics. For more information go to:  http://alexschadenberg.blogspot.com/2010/01/euthanasia-in-netherlands-continues-to.html

 There may be a referendum on the issue of suicide tourism in Switzerland. The government in Zurich would like to stop Suicide Tourism and may allow a referendum on the issue. For more information:http://alexschadenberg.blogspot.com/2010/01/suicide-tourism-debate-may-lead-to.html

 Wye Hale-Rowe, one of the four leaders of the Final Exit Network that was charged with manslaughter has agreed to testify against the other 3 defendants and has pled guilty to facilitation to commit manslaughter. It is interesting that when the charges against the four leaders of the Final Exit Network were first made, the media covered the issue, but now that one of the members has pled guilty and is willing to testify against the others, there is simply media silence. For more information: http://alexschadenberg.blogspot.com/2010/01/final-exit-network-activist-enters.html

 The Euthanasia Prevention Coalition is organizing an Assisted Suicide Seminar at the Radisson Hotel by the Seattle Airport on Saturday, June 5, 2010. We have confirmed many of the speakers. More information will be available in the next few weeks.