Assisted dying is a topic up for debate in the House of Commons, as a law on whether it becomes legal or not is being discussed.

On Wednesday night in Humboldt, Mary Deutscher, a member of the Diocese of Saskatoon's Justice and Peace Commission, spoke on the two main subjects - euthanasia and assisted suicide.

"Euthanasia would be someone like a doctor carrying out that action, whereas assisted suicide, the person is taking their own life," she explained.

Deutscher added that last year, the Supreme Court of Canada struck down laws against euthanasia and assisted suicide.

"Right now, our House of Commons and Senate are in the midst of arguing over what is called Bill C-14," she said. "What they're trying to figure out right now is whether it should only be for people who are nearing the end of their life or if it should be extended to all Canadians."

The Senate voted 64-12 in favour of sending the bill back to the House of Commons to vote on.

One amendment on the bill that has been noted, is, the Senate believes that instead of those near death being able to access assisted dying, all Canadians with an irremediable medical condition that causes suffering can choose assisted dying.

Deutscher doesn't agree with any method of suicide, saying that she believes it is a call for help.

"Really, what they need in their lives is to have more hope and feel that they are loved and surrounded by a community. If there is anyone out there who is considering this, I would really encourage them to reach out to those around them."

"There is just a full community in Canada and Saskatchewan and even our towns like Humboldt who are ready to help anyone."

The basis of Deutscher's presentation was to explore and inform about the dangers euthanasia and assisted suicide pose to all Canadians.

You can hear more from Deutscher below.