Disability, mental health organizations urge Ottawa to permanently halt MAID for mental illness
Ninety disability and mental health organizations are urging the Canadian government to permanently halt the expansion of medical assistance in dying (MAID) for individuals whose sole condition is mental illness. They argue that patients with mental health issues should receive necessary support rather than access to assisted dying. The call comes as a temporary exclusion on this expansion is set to expire in March 2027, prompting concerns about the implications for vulnerable individuals.
- ▪The organizations sent a letter to key government officials requesting legislation to prevent the expansion of MAID for mental illness.
- ▪A temporary pause on the expansion is due to expire in March 2027, raising concerns among advocates.
- ▪The government has previously delayed the expansion twice and may do so again based on recommendations from a special joint committee.
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ShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountNinety disability and mental health organizations are calling for the federal government to permanently halt the expansion of medical assistance in dying to people whose sole condition is mental illness.The groups, including the Canadian Mental Health Association, Easter Seals Canada and Inclusion Canada, sent a letter earlier this month to Prime Minister Mark Carney, Justice Minister Sean Fraser and Health Minister Marjorie Michel, asking them to introduce legislation that prevents the expansion. A temporary pause on that expansion is due to expire next March.
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