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medical assistance in dying
BC Family Says 52-Year-Old With Cancer Not Able to Get Chemo Opted for MAID
Dan Quayle chose assisted death after he was diagnosed with esophageal cancer and was unable to receive chemotherapy treatments before his health worsened.
ANALYSIS: Is Assisted Death Being Extended to Drug Addicts in Canada?
The question remains as to what extent addicts may fall under the ’mental illness’ eligibility criteria as MAID expands in Canada.
Medically Assisted Deaths in Canada Increased By More Than 31 Percent in 2022: Report
Quebec had the most MAID deaths in 2022, followed by Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta, according to the data.
EXPLAINER: The Upcoming Expansion of Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying Law
Canada is moving ahead to make it legal for those suffering from mental illness to use MAID to end their lives.
Private Member’s Bill to Stop MAID Expansion Fails in House by 17 Votes
Bill C-314 would have amended the Criminal Code to prevent MAID from expanding its coverage to those whose only medical condition is mental illness.
Majority of Canadians Don’t Support Forcing Religiously Affiliated Hospitals to Provide MAID: Survey
