Listen to those who’ve fought in the mental-health trenches on MAID

While we must absolutely be guided by physicians, mental health experts, researchers, and ethicists, among others, it is vital in these discussions to be informed by those suffering.

Some people have their lives ruined by decades-long struggles with their mental health, so why can’t we find a way to give them the opportunity to pursue medical assistance in dying, writes Tim Powers. Unsplash photograph by Nik Shuliahin

Opinion

BY TIM POWERS

February 14, 2024

OTTAWA—In recent weeks, both the Trudeau government and the federal Conservatives have stated that when it comes to mental health, medical assistance in dying (MAID) will be put on pause. While the Liberals have tabled a bill to delay that provision for three years, Conser...

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