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Canada suspends plans to expand assisted dying to people with mental illness

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Briefings

Canada has suspended plans to expand assisted dying eligibility to people with mental illness indefinitely. Originally scheduled for March 2027, the expansion was paused, leaving the policy unchanged for the remainder of the year and beyond.

Key points

• Canada suspended plans to expand assisted dying eligibility to people with mental illness indefinitely, originally scheduled for March 2027.
• The suspension remains in effect as of the current date, meaning the policy change was not implemented.

Context

The evidence indicates a specific policy change regarding assisted dying eligibility for mental illness in Canada. No additional background on the broader context or impact is supplied.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to the suspension decision itself. It does not specify the duration of the suspension beyond the indefinite pause, nor does it provide details on the reasons for the pause.

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