Canada halts MAiD expansion, excludes mental illness patients
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Updated oct 19
The latest in this situation
- Tamara Jansen introduced private member's bill C-218 in Canada, amid discussions on MAiD and mental health in Quebec.
- Funding extension announced by federal government in Ottawa.
- Government permanently halts MAiD expansion following policy changes announced by Health Minister.
- Policy excludes mental illness patients from MAID scope.
- Ministers announced MAID policy changes and the House of Commons is voting on the bill.
How it started
Canada is reviewing MAiD expansion plans and investigating if the country is ready for exclusion end.
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What happened
Canada is reviewing MAiD expansion plans and investigating if the country is ready for exclusion end.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Government permanently halts MAiD expansion following policy changes announced by Health Minister.1 source
- Ministers will outline the path forward on MAID as government action takes place in Ottawa.Sub-event
- Government consults an expert regarding challenges related to Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD).Sub-event
- A government committee has reviewed the MAID expansion plans and recommended against including mental illness in the scope.Sub-event
- Bishops addressed the MAiD law in Canada on June 26, 2026.Sub-event
Committee recommends against indefinite MAID expansion for mental illness.1 source
Parliamentary committee calls for MAiD expansion review and readiness check.1 source
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The entities involved
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Government of Canada
federal government of Canada