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Justice Minister Arif Virani says Canada is still weighing the options on whether or not to expand medical assistance in dying to people suffering solely from mental illness.

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[–] Rediphile@lemmy.ca 12 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I am so so so thankful that MAID permitted one of parents to die with dignity. The only alternative was them offing themselves about 6 months earlier. I am forever grateful for those extra 6 months that I had to spend time with them.

ALS

[–] Ulrich_the_Old@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 years ago

Less than a month ago my youngest brother had MAID relieve him of the torture of ALS. I do not have much charity in my heart for those opposing MAID.