Summary
During a campaign event in Ottawa on April 12, 2025, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre stated he would not expand eligibility for medical assistance in dying but affirmed that Canadians would maintain access to this right under a Conservative government. He emphasized the need for better healthcare options while reiterating that the current parameters for assisted dying would remain unchanged. Medical assistance in dying has been legal in Canada since 2016, with significant legal adjustments and public debate surrounding its eligibility criteria since its inception.
