• The Ultimate Choice

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The Ultimate Choice

By: TVO
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  • The Ultimate Choice, a groundbreaking docuseries from TVO Today, with the Toronto Star and the Investigative Journalism Bureau, follows the journey of Michael and his wife, Ann. Michael, housebound by pain and incurable disease, sees his choice for a medically assisted death (MAID) as a powerful solution to his suffering. The series explores Michael's motivations and how his decision affects his family, friends, and longtime doctor. Hosted by investigative reporter Rob Cribb, the podcast also challenges him to come to terms with his own family history as he dives into this highly charged story. Both a portrait of a family's autonomy and a hard-hitting exposé, The Ultimate Choice reveals the political and ethical stakes behind Canada's debate to expand MAID like never before.
    2024 TVO
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  • Bonus: Mic drop

    Bonus: Mic drop
    Mar 14 2024
    In this special episode, we drop the mic and go behind the scenes. Rob Cribb hosts an intimate conversation with Ann Fraser and Dr. Nav Persaud, whose stories are the heartbeat of The Ultimate Choice. Executive producer Susanne Reber gives insights into the making of the series. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema and features original music by composer Allison Leyton Brown, with a live performance by Toronto Symphony Orchestra cellist Lucia Ticho.

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    48 mins
  • Episode 6: The future

    Episode 6: The future
    Feb 29 2024

    The Canadian government delays any expansion of medically assisted death for three years. Rob explores the fallout with fierce MAID proponent Senator Pamela Wallin. She and Rob share a similar family story, and their conversation strikes a raw chord. What will the future bring for them? Will they be able to exercise their own choices if and when the time comes? The Ultimate Choice is a co-production of TVO Today, the Toronto Star, the Investigative Journalism Bureau, and Piz Gloria Productions.

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    31 mins
  • Episode 5: The fiasco

    Episode 5: The fiasco
    Feb 22 2024

    Rob meets the people behind the scenes of a political hot potato. Tasked with figuring out the safeguards for Canada's MAID laws, the expert panel meets behind closed doors, and their debates are increasingly divisive. How will Canada cope with the upsurge in demand for access?

    The Ultimate Choice is a co-production of TVO Today, the Toronto Star, the Investigative Journalism Bureau, and Piz Gloria Productions.

    Donate to TVO: http://tvo.org/give

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    20 mins

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