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EPISODE · Sep 23, 2025 · 27 MIN

Robert Munsch’s decision to die

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Beloved children’s author Robert Munsch has chosen medically assisted death. Canada is one of the few places in the world where MAID is legal for patients like Munsch, who are not terminally ill. Today, a conversation with journalist Katie Engelhart, on the legacy of one of the great Canadian writers, how dementia has impacted his life and ability to come up with stories. Plus we take a broader look at how MAID works in Canada today, who can access it, and the persistent moral and ethical questions it raises.  For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

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