Canada shuts door on medical assistance in dying for mental illness
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Justice Minister Sean Fraser announced the government will not move forward with allowing medical assistance in dying (MAID) for those suffering solely from mental illness, angering some MAID advocates, but pleasing many in the medical community. The National is the flagship of CBC News showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the world, wherever you are. Subscribe to get the latest news daily, and watch live starting at 9 p.m. ET. https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNational?sub_confirmation=1 More from CBC News | https://www.cbc.ca/news
Tags: Mark Carney MAID, MAID announcement, mental illness, Sean Fraser, Marjorie Michel, Private Member's Bill, MAID, MAID Canada, mental health, Bill C-7, Ottawa, MAID expansion, CBC, CBC News, The National, Olivia Stefanovich
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