Quebec Starts Taking Advance Requests for Assisted Dying Despite Criminal Code Prohibition

“The manifestations chosen by the person will constitute the expression of their consent to receive medical aid in dying when they have become incapable of consenting to care”


Quebec will begin taking advance applications for medical assistance in dying (MAID) despite federal Criminal Code restrictions, provincial officials say.

Health Minister Mark Holland said this week that Quebec’s plans contravene Canadian law. ---More...

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