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Canada Eyes MAiD Expansion for Minors Amid Controversy

5/21/2025

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The Canadian government is considering a controversial expansion of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) to encompass "mature minors" facing mental health challenges, potentially bypassing parental consent. Critics warn this move jeopardizes vulnerable youth and signals a troubling shift towards viewing assisted death as a remedy for mental health crises.

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The Canadian government is considering a controversial expansion of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) to encompass "mature minors" facing mental health challenges, potentially bypassing parental consent. Critics warn this move jeopardizes vulnerable youth and signals a troubling shift towards viewing assisted death as a remedy for mental health crises.