Ottawa Open to Further Pause of MAID Expansion, Justice Minister Says

Published on December 15, 2023

The federal government has said it is considering whether to extend a pause on expanding assisted dying rules. It would be the second time Ottawa has paused expansions that would allow those with mental health issues to access medical assistance in dying (MAID) services. In February, Ottawa put a one-year pause on the expansion. Justice Minister Arif Virani said on Dec. 14 that the government was considering its options for the expansion. Mr. Virani said that cabinet will consider the input of a joint parliamentary committee, as well as medical experts and other stakeholders. “We’ll evaluate all of that comprehensively to make a decision whether we move ahead on March 17, or whether we pause,” he told The Canadian Press in a wide-ranging interview....

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