Why is Canada halting MAID expansion for mental illness? | Power & Politics

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Canada is stopping the expansion of medical assistance in dying for people solely suffering from mental illness. CBC's Kate McKenna has the latest details. Plus, Power & Politics hears from two members of the Special Joint Committee on MAID — Liberal MP James Maloney, who supports his government's move, and Alberta Sen. Kristopher Wells, who says it goes against the wishes of Canadians. This show is also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast app: https://link.mgln.ai/A2q4qn »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: https://www.cbc.ca/news Follow CBC News on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcnews Subscribe to CBC News on Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3leaWsr Subscribe to CBC News on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb6MSjH9Bb63S9tbQa1Y Download the CBC News app for iOS: http://apple.co/25mpsUz Download the CBC News app for Android: http://bit.ly/1XxuozZ »»»»»»»»»

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