The debate on MAiD for mental illness
This episode contains discussion of mental illness, suicide, and death. Please take care.
MAiD has caused contentious debate across Canada for years. This year marks 10 years since Ottawa allowed for certain adults to apply for medically assisted death, and since then there has been push to expand eligibility - beyond track two - to include those whose sole reason for application is mental illness.
A recent parliamentary committee recommended against the idea, saying Canada isn't ready.
Host Maria Kestane is bringing you both sides of the debate. Daphne Gilbert is Chair of the Board of…
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