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Canada suspends plans to expand assisted dying to people with mental illness

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Canada suspends plans to expand assisted dying to people with mental illness

Canada's Justice Minister announced the government will indefinitely suspend plans to allow medical assistance in dying for people whose sole underlying condition is mental illness. The decision follows a parliamentary committee recommendation to pause the expansion.

Oct 7, 2026·2 sourcesUS healthcare regulationMedical ethicsMental health
Canada suspends plans to expand assisted dying to people with mental illness
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Canada to exclude mental illness as sole reason for euthanasia | Reuters