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Canada extends assisted dying exclusion for mental illness
Published Wednesday, October 7, 2026 · Updated October 7
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Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- Canada's federal government will advance legislation to indefinitely bar people whose sole condition is mental illness from accessing medical assistance in dying (Maid).
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- The Guardian
The article highlights the ongoing clash within Canada over who should have access to physician-assisted death, particularly concerning mental illness, and the government's efforts to navigate this complex issue while also considering constitutional rights and access to mental health services.
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