Canada indefinitely pauses assisted dying expansion for mental illness

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Canada has suspended its planned expansion of medical assistance in dying (MAID) to individuals whose sole condition is a mental illness. The policy change was originally scheduled to take effect in March 2027. The government has now halted the plan indefinitely. Officials cited the need for more time to assess healthcare system readiness and safety protocols. This decision delays a major shift in Canada's end-of-life legislation.

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