Ramona Coelho
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Bridging the Gaps – Legislative and practice problems in Canada’s MAiD regime
Since its legalization in 2016, Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) regime has expanded rapidly. Framed as the exceptional use of euthanasia or assisted suicide at the end of life for those experiencing intolerable suffering, MAiD, of which 99.9 per cent consists of euthanasia, has since deteriorated in both law and practice. In 2021, Canada legislatively extended eligibility to individuals...
Rushing to death in Canada’s MAiD regime: Ramona Coelho for Inside Policy
Canada legalized Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) in 2016, encompassing both euthanasia and assisted suicide. Initially limited to those nearing their natural death, eligibility expanded in 2021 to individuals with physical disabilities, with eligibility for individuals with mental illness in 2027. Parliamentary recommendations include MAiD for children. A recent federal consultation explored extending MAiD to those who lack capacity via...