The Canadian Press: “For Canadians facing an incurable illness and living with intolerable suffering, medical assistance in dying (MAID) is a complex and deeply personal choice,” the government said in a press release.
“The decision to request MAID must remain theirs, be voluntary, free from external pressure, and remain protected by rigorous safeguards.”
Bill C-41 also would stop a scheduled expansion of MAID access to those suffering solely from a mental illness.
“When it comes to MAID, serious concerns remain about whether these cases can be assessed safely and consistently,” the press release said…