CBC Politics
Canadian government should 'indefinitely exclude' people with mental illness from MAID, committee recommends
A special parliamentary committee has recommended that Canada permanently bar individuals with mental illness as their sole underlying condition from accessing medical assistance in dying. The proposal marks a significant shift from the government's previous plan to extend MAID eligibility to this group, which has already been delayed multiple times. If adopted, the recommendation would effectively close off a controversial expansion of the program indefinitely.
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CBC Politics
New law to strip Canada's military of power to handle sexual assault cases
Canada is removing military jurisdiction over sexual assault cases after nearly three decades, transferring prosecution powers to the civilian justice system. The move follows recommendations made by Governor General Louise Arbour during her investigation into the Armed Forces' sexual misconduct crisis. The shift reflects growing recognition that the military's internal handling of such cases has failed victims and eroded institutional trust.
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Globe and Mail
Committee recommends Ottawa not extend MAID to people whose sole condition is mental illness
Canada's parliamentary committee has recommended against expanding Medical Assistance in Dying to individuals whose sole underlying condition is a mental illness, dealing a significant blow to the proposed expansion. The decision reflects deepening uncertainty around the policy, which has already faced multiple legislative delays since its original 2023 deadline. A dissenting faction of senators and Bloc Québécois members went further, calling for the matter to be referred to the Supreme Court.
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Globe and Mail
Politics Insider: Parliamentary committee makes recommendation on MAID
A parliamentary committee is urging the federal government to keep medical assistance in dying off the table for patients whose sole underlying condition is a mental illness. The recommendation signals continued caution around one of the most contentious expansions of Canada's MAID framework, which has faced repeated delays since it was first proposed. The committee's stance is likely to intensify debate among advocates, clinicians, and policymakers over where to draw the line on end-of-life autonomy.
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