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Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) has become an important part of conversations about end-of-life care in Canada. Dr. James Downar is back for another Conversations with Leaders event, this time to explore what MAID is, address common myths and misconceptions, and discuss its place within the broader landscape of palliative and end-of-life care. He will also reflect on some of the key questions, challenges, and evolving conversations surrounding MAID in Canada today. The discussion will conclude with an opportunity for audience questions.<\/h6>\n<\/div>
\"James<\/div><\/div>
James Downar <\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>
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James Downar <\/strong>is a Critical Care and Palliative Care physician in Ottawa, and has a Master\u2019s degree in Bioethics. He is currently Professor and Head of the Division of Palliative Care at the University of Ottawa, where he holds a Clinical Research Chair in Palliative and End of Life Care. He is an adjunct professor at the Australian Centre for Health Law Research at the Queensland University of Technology. He is the past President of the Canadian Critical Care Society and co-chair of the Pan-Canadian Palliative Care Research Collaborative.\u00a0 He has authored nearly 200 peer-reviewed publications and was the principal investigator on more than 30 peer-reviewed grants. In 2025, he received the King Charles III Coronation medal for contributions to Palliative Care in Canada, and in 2021 he received the Award of Excellence from the Ontario Medical Association\u2019s Section on Palliative Medicine.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"Louise<\/div><\/div>
Louise Hanvey <\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>
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Louise Hanvey<\/strong> is the volunteer lead for the Conversations & Advance Care Planning program at Compassionate Ottawa. She is a retired registered nurse who has worked with many national palliative care initiatives. Most recently she was the Project Director for the Advance Care Planning in Canada Project with the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association. As part of her responsibilities she launched the campaign: Speak Up: Start the conversation about end-of-life care. Louise has nursing experience in public health, hospitals and nursing education.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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