As Canada nears a decade of legalized medical assistance in dying (MAID), deaths have plateaued, with 16,499 reported in 2024, marking a decline in growth rates. The report shows that 95.6% of MAID deaths were “Track 1” cases, primarily among older patients with cancer, while concerns linger about the influence of loneliness and isolation on requests. The majority of MAID deaths occurred in Quebec, Ontario, and British Columbia, with a significant portion of recipients reporting disabilities. The United Nations has urged Canada to reconsider the 2021 law expanding MAID eligibility to non-terminal individuals, citing risks for people with disabilities.
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