Canada has delayed the implementation of a law allowing assisted death solely on mental illness until 2027 due to a lack of readiness in the healthcare system. Health Minister Mark Holland stated that Canadians suffering solely from mental illness will remain excluded from pursuing assisted death. The decision comes as the government faces a shortage of doctors willing to participate in the program, with up to 40% of those requesting assisted suicide being intellectually disabled or having autism. The controversial law, which was set to take effect, has been shelved by the government. The pause has sparked debates and criticism, with some expressing concerns about the impact on individuals seeking medical assistance in dying.
Here's Why Canada Halted the Expansion of Its Controversial Assisted Suicide Program https://t.co/g542KWPsa3
We already have assisted dying in this country. It’s called “trying to get a GP appointment”. https://t.co/fG6x7TkItu
Canada Reverses Course on Planned Assisted Suicide Program for Mentally Ill https://t.co/UTlQziAhn2 via .@Mutnodjmet
Canada Reverses Course on Planned Assisted Suicide Program for Mentally Ill https://t.co/UTlQzizJxu via @Mutnodjmet
Canada’s assisted suicide plan takes a major hit… https://t.co/4Gk9n6rp7W
It shouldn't be this hard to get an NHS appointment! https://t.co/uTiGUqehjn
CANADA HALTS ASSISTED SUICIDE PROGRAM FOR MENTALLY ILL DUE TO LACK OF DOCTORS The govt needs more willing idiots to kill people
Canada delays euthanasia for the mentally ill due to a lack of doctors willing to evaluate patients before the lethal injection https://t.co/X506DXad7W https://t.co/82N6HahQgE
Evil @JustinTrudeau & Health Minister @markhollandlib passed a law, allowing the mentally ill to be put down. It was meant to have been implemented in 2023 but has been delayed until March this year, due to doctors refusing to participate. Canada has seen deaths rise from 1,018… https://t.co/ahLiZudLLq
Canada halts controversial assisted suicide program for mentally ill due to lack of doctors willing to participate https://t.co/XSYnV161vF https://t.co/c5mArXoFv8
🇨🇦 CANADA SUSPENDS ASSISTED SUICIDE FOR MENTALLY ILL DUE TO SHORTAGE OF DOCTORS Doctor Mark Siegal: "My role is to decrease suffering and prolong life, not end life. Up to 40% of those who request assisted suicide are intellectually disabled or have autism. It's a society… https://t.co/aU7xJ8zxuT
Canada hits pause on assisted suicide program for mentally ill because they don't have enough doctors https://t.co/eSt6jKizgv https://t.co/eSt6jKizgv
Canada pauses assisted suicide program for the mentally ill due to lack of physicians https://t.co/IrLc7tOaT1
A controversial law that would allow people with mental but not physical illness to obtain medical assistance in dying has been shelved by Canada’s government weeks before it was due to take effect https://t.co/33NAJLNxvq
CANADA TO DELAY ASSISTED DEATH SOLELY ON MENTAL ILLNESS UNTIL 2027 (Reuters) Canadians suffering solely from mental illness will remain excluded from pursuing assisted death until 2027 because the health care system is not ready, Health Minister Mark Holland said on Thursday. https://t.co/uRZcd1ydak
The law allowing mental illness as a sole reason for euthanasia/assisted suicide has been delayed in Canada. https://t.co/jSp1Hq2CdN
Canada to delay assisted death solely on mental illness until 2027 https://t.co/crq3VaGzuu https://t.co/e86IOIhGah
⚠️ CANADA TO DELAY ASSISTED DEATH SOLELY ON MENTAL ILLNESS UNTIL 2027 (Reuters) Canadians suffering solely from mental illness will remain excluded from pursuing assisted death until 2027 because the health care system is not ready, Health Minister Mark Holland said on… https://t.co/CGSByKZiP1