Medical Assistance in Dying (Canada Government Questionnaire)

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Hello all,

The Government of Canada is evaluating the public opinion on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID).

Preface:

In September of last year, the Quebec province had a judgement concerning MAID and being unfair under the current requirements of law. The judge ruled in favour of removing the current MAID requirement (needing death be foreseeable).

That makes more people eligible for MAID and when suffering an illness or disability that's physical or psychological. Basically, death doesn't have to be foreseeable to be eligible and only if the government doesn't get in the way of the ruling. The Judge's ruling will go into effect in March of this year.

The Government is currently having a questionnaire where the public can share input (yes or no and write short comments).

Please go here to find the questionnaire:

Medical Assistance in Dying - Share Your Views Online

Department of Justice Canada's Internet site

www.justice.gc.ca