Private Members’ Bill C-218, currently at second reading in Parliament, seeks to prevent the scheduled 17 March 2027 expansion of MAiD to individuals whose sole underlying condition is mental illness.

ENG – Backgrounder HelpNotHarm – March 2026

FR – aider-sans-nuire-document d_information-format lettre

The Archdiocese of Toronto, in collaboration with the CCCB Office for Family and Life, has just launched a national, bilingual online advocacy tool under the campaign banner “Help Not Harm.” By registering, individuals can automatically generate a letter to their Member of Parliament and request that it be sent on their behalf, with copies to the Prime Minister and the Minister of Justice. The tool is available at: https://www.helpnotharmcanada.ca/.

Since the CCCB Permanent Council publicly endorsed Bill C‑218 on 4 February 2026, you are invited to consider promoting the Help Not Harm campaign in your diocese/eparchy and to encourage the faithful to subscribe to it as a quick and easy way to support Bill C-218.

Key Info – HelpNotHarmCanada.ca

• Campaign window: March–mid‑April 2026, before the Bill’s next vote.
• Website available in English and French.
• Avoids religious language to allow participation by non‑religious partners (mental health and disability groups).
• Anti‑spam requirements mean users must opt in; collected emails will not be used for fundraising or unrelated communications.

Supporting Resources

These resources may be adapted for use in your diocese or eparchy, should you choose.

• Letter from Cardinal Leo
• Bulletin/pulpit/e‑blast announcements
• Backgrounder on Bill C‑218 (logo)
• Backgrounder on Bill C-218 (no logo)
• Social Media Graphics