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Parents Demand Change to Canada’s MAID Laws After Son's Approval

2/17/2026

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Parents of Kiano Vafaeian are calling for changes to Canada's MAID laws after learning their 26-year-old son, with a history of mental illness, was approved for MAID without their knowledge.
They want repeal of Track 2, which allows euthanasia for patients whose deaths are not imminent, arguing safeguards were insufficient.
Dr. Ellen Wiebe, a MAID provider, defends her practices, saying all Track 2 approvals involve unbearable suffering.

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Story summary

Parents of Kiano Vafaeian are calling for changes to Canada's MAID laws after learning their 26-year-old son, with a history of mental illness, was approved for MAID without their knowledge.
They want repeal of Track 2, which allows euthanasia for patients whose deaths are not imminent, arguing safeguards were insufficient.
Dr. Ellen Wiebe, a MAID provider, defends her practices, saying all Track 2 approvals involve unbearable suffering.