The province of Quebec in Canada, which is French-speaking, has become one of the few places in the world where medically assisted death can be chosen in advance for individuals with serious and incurable illnesses. This was made possible by the efforts of Sandra Demontigny, who was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 39. Despite facing such a grave health challenge, Demontigny became the face of the campaign to expand the right to die in Quebec. She spoke out in various forums and shared her experiences of having inherited the Alzheimer’s gene and witnessing her father’s struggle with the disease. Though the new law allows individuals to make an advanced request for assisted death, Demontigny found it difficult to put down in writing the specific circumstances in which a lethal dose should be administered. However, she remains firm in her decision and has been active in speaking out against the stigma surrounding Alzheimer’s disease.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/world/canada/sandra-demontigny-assisted-suicide-quebec.html