MAID in Canada After a Decade

In Canada’s ten-year journey with Medical Assistance in Dying, over 76,000 people have chosen to end their lives through MAID, with 16,000 alone in 2024—mostly those facing reasonably foreseeable death. The program has grown steadily, now involving over 2,200 practitioners, including more nurse practitioners, and accounts for about 5% of all deaths. Most recipients are elderly: 78 for foreseeable death, 75 for chronic, intolerable suffering. Since 2021, Track Two MAID has expanded access to those not facing imminent death but enduring unbearable suffering. Yet not everyone qualifies—over 1,300 requests were denied in 2024, and some withdrew or changed their minds at the last minute. Tragically, 4,000 people died before receiving MAID. The biggest debate ahead? Whether to extend eligibility to those with only mental illness—a deeply contested and delayed proposal. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b9ed37bd67d610b2