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Justice Minister Sean Fraser announced that the Canadian government will reveal its next steps regarding medically assisted dying (MAID) on Wednesday, following a parliamentary committee’s recommendation against expanding MAID to individuals suffering solely from mental illness. The report highlighted concerns about insufficient mental health services and differing expert opinions on whether Canada is ready for this expansion. Fraser emphasized the need for careful consideration of these perspectives before proceeding with legislation changes.
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Justice Minister Sean Fraser announced on Tuesday that the Liberal government would reveal its plan regarding medical assistance in dying (MAID) on Wednesday. The decision comes after a special parliamentary committee recommended against expanding MAID to individuals whose sole underlying condition is a mental illness. This recommendation follows a June report and two delays by the government, which have been necessitated by a Superior Court of Quebec ruling that struck down the original 2016 legislation as too restrictive. The court's decision means that unless the government acts, MAID will automatically expand to include those with solely mental health conditions in March 2024. Fraser acknowledged that the government has heard various perspectives and is prepared to share its next steps regarding this contentious issue on Wednesday.
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Government to reveal next steps for medically assisted dying, justice minister says
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Committee recommended against expanding MAID to those solely suffering from mental illness
Justice Minister Sean Fraser says the Liberal government will announce its planned path forward for medical assistance in dying on Wednesday.
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The government has yet to say how it will proceed after a special parliamentary committee released a report in June recommending that the federal government "indefinitely exclude" people whose sole underlying condition is a mental illness from applying for MAID.
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"I feel confident that we've heard a range of different views in the development of the policy process and will be able to share next steps tomorrow," Fraser told reporters on Parliament Hill on Tuesday.
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The government has twice delayed MAID expansion that would include those solely suffering from mental illness after the Superior Court of Quebec struck down the government's original 2016 legislation because it found the law too limiting.
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Unless the government intervenes, MAID will expand to cover mental illness in March of next year.
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"I appreciate that I'm asking for patience, which can be hard at times.
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Look, it's a serious issue.
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I want to make sure I take the opportunity to line things up the appropriate way," Fraser said.
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The 88-page report came after parliamentarians heard from a number of expert witnesses on whether the country is ready from a clinical, health systems and regulatory perspective.
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The report said a common theme across testimony was the "pressing need for increased and more equitable access to adequate mental health services.
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This is why Quebec is the only province where you can pre-approve your death
Why the debate about MAID for mental illness still rages
In its conclusion, the committee pointed to a "divergence of perspectives" on whether Canada is ready to expand eligibility to MAID to those suffering with mental illness.
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There is currently a private member's bill before the House that would exclude those suffering solely from mental illness from applying for MAID.
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The government could put its support behind that legislation or introduce a new bill.
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When asked, Fraser didn't indicate which route he is planning to take.
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If you or someone you know is struggling, here’s where to look for help:
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- This guide from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health outlines how to talk about suicide with someone you're worried about.
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