Medical Assistance in Dying in Canada: A Legal and Human Perspective

Who can access medical assistance in dying (MAID) in Canada—and how is the law still changing? In this episode of FH&P Lawyers’ Law Talk, Partner Clay Williams sits down with lawyer Colin Flanagan to unpack the evolving legal framework around MAID and what it means for patients, families, and professionals.Clay and Colin discuss:✅ How the Carter decision transformed assisted dying from a crime to a regulated medical option✅ What “grievous and irremediable” really means in practice✅ The two MAID pathways: reasonably foreseeable vs. not reasonably foreseeable death✅ Why capacity and final consent are so critical—and where the legal “gap” is✅ The debate over including purely psychological illnesses under MAID✅ Advance consent, Quebec’s Bill 11, and what may be coming next✅ Real-world issues like “doctor shopping,” family disputes, and court injunctionsWhether you’re a healthcare provider, caregiver, family member, or simply trying to understand how MAID works in Canada, this episode offers clear, grounded insight into one of the country’s most sensitive and fast-changing areas of law.FH&P Lawyers | Rooted in Community. Ready to Help.#MAID #AssistedDying #CanadianLaw #FHPLawyers #KelownaLawyers #EndOfLifeCare #EstatePlanning #Capacity #HealthLaw #LawTalkPodcast #Okanagan