The federal government plans to expand eligibility for Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) in March 2027. Alberta's Bill 18 may place stricter limits on MAID eligibility in the province.In March 2024, I wrote an article titled “Canada is not yet Ready to Expand its Medical Assistance in Dying … [Read more...]
Canada is not yet Ready to Expand its Medical Assistance in Dying Legislation
Canada's Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) laws were set to change in March 2024 to include mental disorders. But the federal government has once again delayed implementation until at least March 2027.Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) was legalized in Canada in 2016 and became available to … [Read more...]
The Right To Die and the Debate Surrounding Mental Illness
Medical assistance in dying, or MAID, has been legal in Canada since 2016 and has continued to evolve. The current debate is around expanding MAID eligibility to patients experiencing mental health conditions.Medical assistance in dying (MAID) is a process where a medical professional … [Read more...]
