Posted: Feb 27, 2021 5:00 AM CT | Last Updated: February 27 '"Equity, diversity and inclusion" is not a simple turn of phrase,' says Nancy Hansen. (Submitted by Nancy Hansen) In February 2021, senators voted to amend and expand Canada's assisted dying law. Bill C-7, if passed, will expand access to assisted dying to intolerably suffering individuals who are not approaching the natural end of their lives. Disability rights advocates say the bill sends the message that life with a disability is a fate worse than death. This is an open letter to parliamentarians about that perspective. Hello. I am a disabled female academic. I have four university degrees. I am very happily married and I have a great job.