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2026-10-09
Some are celebrating Canada's government "indefinitely suspending" legalizing euthanasia for mental illness as a great victory for life. Not me.
Let me explain. Of course, I am gratified that mental illness will not become grounds for being killed in 2027 as was scheduled. But note: In announcing the suspension, the government mooted legislation likely to pass that would have permanently outlawed killing for mental illness. Moreover, "indefinite" can mean years -- or a month. So, it's not a matter of principle.
But here's the kicker. The government is now promoting euthanasia for people with dementia. From the Global News story:
Euthanasia (MAiD) by advance request is euthanasia without consent. by Alex Schadenberg