Markus Schouten

Markus Schouten was a Canadian teenager who, facing terminal cancer, expressed a heartfelt wish that no child should have to choose between life and death. In his final days, he became an advocate against the expansion of assisted suicide laws to minors, conveying his message to the Canadian Parliament through a letter that emphasized the value of life, even in suffering. His poignant story and opposition to euthanasia for youth have continued to resonate through his parents' advocacy work after his passing in 2022.