Critics Relieved Saskatchewan’s Health Phone Line Drops Assisted Suicide Information

Saskatchewan Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Seniors, and Rural and Remote Health Everett Hindley speaks at a joint media event with the federal government at St. Ann’s Senior Citizens’ Village in Saskatoon on May 25, 2022. The Canadian Press/Liam Richards

SASKATOON—Until recently, if you dialed the 811 health line in Saskatchewan looking for help with everything from COVID-19 to mental health and addictions, one of the options was contacting the medical assistance in dying (MAID) program.

“Press 5 if you wish to leave a message with the Medical Assistance in Dying Program,” said the recorded message.