Tag Archives: mature minors

In a Nutshell: The Special Joint Committee on MAiD and Mature Minors

June 28, 2023 · by · in Death & Assisted Dying, Death and Dying, disabilities, Disability, euthanasia, Law & Policy, Older Adults, physician-assisted dying, Social Justice, vulnerability

Constance MacIntosh outlines the recommendations of the Special Joint Parliamentary Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) with respect to mature minors accessing MAiD.

Expert Report on Medical Assistance in Dying

December 28, 2018 · by · in Clinical Ethics, Death & Assisted Dying, Law & Policy

Sally Bean summarizes the recent expert report on Medical Assistance in Dying in Canada and suggests that a legislative amendment is unlikely until compelling evidence exists or a common law ruling requires it.