Canada urged to restrict assisted dying for mental illness

A new parliamentary report in Canada recommends indefinitely excluding individuals whose sole medical condition is a mental illness from eligibility for medical assistance in dying (MAID). The report, authored by a joint committee, highlights ongoing debates over expanding MAID to include mental illness and suggests that current laws should be maintained to prevent potential risks. Some committee members dissent, arguing the process was biased, and legal challenges continue from individuals seeking access. The government must respond to the report by July 11, amid ongoing delays and societal debate over the issue.

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