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Ottawa tables bill to ban MAID for mental illness alone

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Canada introduces bill allowing advance requests for euthanasia after loss of mental capacity

The Canadian government tabled legislation on Tuesday that would permit people to request medical assistance in dying in advance for when they lose mental capacity to consent, while also banning MAID for mental illness as the sole underlying condition. The bill represents a significant expansion of Canada's assisted dying program.

Oct 27, 2026·5 sourcesMedical ethicsEnd-of-Life & Organ MarketsMental healthClinical Ethics & Patient AutonomyAssisted dying legislationMedical Assistance in DyingBioethics
Canada introduces bill allowing advance requests for euthanasia after loss of mental capacity
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