Canadian Government Seeks Delay on Expanding Medical Assistance in Dying to Cover Mental Illnesses

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The federal government is seeking another delay to the expansion of medical assistance in dying (MAID) provisions to cover mental illnesses. Health Minister Mark Holland and Justice Minister Arif Virani made the announcement, stating that Canada's health system is not ready for the expansion.

The federal government is seeking another delay to the expansion of medical assistance in dying (MAID) provisions to cover mental illnesses. This is the second delay since the Superior Court of Quebec struck down the original 2016 MAID legislation.

Health Minister Mark Holland and Justice Minister Arif Virani made the announcement, stating that Canada's health system is not ready for the expansion.

 

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