Reposted by Des Fisher 🍁
Two important MAID decisions:
1. MAID will not be available for those seeking it for mental illness alone.
2. New advance directive now possible: a competent person can request MAID be honoured later ex: with a diagnosis of dementia.
#Canada
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globalnews.ca
Canada won’t expand MAID for mental illness alone, minister says - National | Globalnews.ca
Currently, the law excludes MAID for people seeking it on grounds of mental illness, but the exception is set to expire in March 2027.