The Catholic Register Wed, 22 Jan 2025 22:16:52 -0500 Website design by Concerto Designs concertodesigns.ca en-gb Federal government seeks six-month extension to assisted suicide ruling /item/21399-federal-government-seeks-six-month-extension-to-assisted-suicide-ruling /item/21399-federal-government-seeks-six-month-extension-to-assisted-suicide-ruling

OTTAWA - The federal government is seeking a six-month extension on the Carter decision that had struck down sections of the Criminal Code against assisted suicide.

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WASHINGTON - In a landmark ruling, a divided Supreme Court June 26 said same-sex marriage is constitutional nationwide.

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