37 Prisoners in Federal Custody Requested Assisted-Suicide, 10 Received It

Thirty-seven prisoners have applied for medically assisted death in Canada, with 10 of those being granted, according to information presented in the House of Commons. Conservative MP Doug Shipley raised the issue during a debate on April 8, asking for numbers dating back to 2016, when the procedure was first legislated. Liberal MP and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety Jennifer O’Connell responded, saying that medically assisted death or MAID is a “deeply personal matter.” “Medical assistance in dying, or MAID, is a complex and deeply personal matter, and [Correctional Service Canada (CSC)]  ensures a robust and compassionate process for those who may wish to access these services,” Ms. O’Connell said. “The eligibility requirements within CSC follow the legislative requirements that apply to all Canadians.”...