Unless You Say No, Your Organs Go

The Canadian province of Ontario is considering a "presumed consent" system that would make everyone a potential organ donor unless they opt out.

It would apparently be the first place in North America to not require consent before organs can be removed.

The Canadian Press reports:

Members on both sides of the legislature said Monday the status quo isn't good enough. The NDP's Peter Kormos said perfectly good organs will continue to go to waste until Ontario has the courage to strengthen its organ donor system.

"It's a matter of political will," said Kormos, who has introduced a private members' bill to bring in presumed consent.

"There is some squeamishness about it. I, for the life of me, can't understand why people are squeamish about saving the lives of mothers, daughters, sisters, brothers, children and parents."