Rebecca Luna and the Rising MAID Numbers | Edmonton News

Edmonton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 27, 2026 · 1m

Rebecca Luna, a beloved social media voice from British Columbia, passed away at 49 after being diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s at 48—her final posts revealed the crushing weight of living in a body no longer her own, leading her to choose medical assistance in dying. She leaves two daughters behind. As Canada’s MAID numbers continue to climb—with over 76,000 procedures since legalization in 2016—the annual growth rate has slowed dramatically, from 36% in 2019-20 to just 7% in 2023-24, with Quebec, Ontario, and BC leading the numbers. Her story underscores the personal, profound cost…