Medical Assistance in Dying
Canada’s medical assistance in dying (MAID) law aims to balance a number of rights and interests including the autonomy of those who are eligible for MAID, the protection of those who may be vulnerable, and the recognition of suicide as an important public health issue.
This webpage provides information on Canada’s MAID law, including legislative changes, eligibility criteria, procedural safeguards and more.
Backgrounder: Medical Assistance in Dying Safeguards Act
Read about proposed changes to the framework for MAID in the Criminal Code.
Canada’s medical assistance in dying (MAID) law
MAID is a complex and deeply personal issue.
History of MAID in Canada
Read more about the history of Canada’s MAID laws.
What We Heard Report
From November 2024 to February 2025, the Government of Canada held a national conversation on advance requests for MAID.
Latest news
- News release (October 2026): Canada moves to allow advance requests for medical assistance in dying
- News release (February 2024): The Government of Canada introduces legislation to delay Medical Assistance in Dying expansion by 3 years (Bill C-62
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