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The question remains as to what extent addicts may fall under the 'mental illness' eligibility criteria as MAID expands in Canada

Is Assisted Death Being Extended to Drug Addicts in Canada?


By Epoch Times ——--November 2, 2023

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Canada is making medical assistance in dying (MAID) accessible to people with mental illness as a sole condition next year, and recent commentary has raised the question of where drug addiction falls under this umbrella.

A prominent addictions expert recently said MAID should be available to drug addicts, sparking debate over whether this could or should be the case. ---More...


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