Medical Assistance in Dying
Canada’s medical assistance in dying (MAID) law seeks to respect personal autonomy for those seeking access to MAID, while at the same time protecting vulnerable people and the equality rights of all Canadians.
This webpage provides information on Canada’s MAID law, including legislative changes, eligibility criteria, procedural safeguards and more.
Canada’s medical assistance in dying (MAID) law
Medical assistance in dying (MAID) is a complex and deeply personal issue.
What We Heard Report
From November to February 2025, the Government of Canada launched a national conversation on advance requests for MAID.
Latest news
- News release (February 2024): The Government of Canada introduces legislation to delay Medical Assistance in Dying expansion by 3 years (Bill C-62)
- News release (March 2023): Delay of eligibility for medical assistance in dying for persons suffering solely from mental illness receives royal assent and becomes law (former Bill C-39)
- News release (February 2023): Delay of eligibility for medical assistance in dying for persons suffering solely from mental illness proposed by Minister of Justice and Health (former Bill C-39)
- News release (March 2021): New medical assistance in dying legislation becomes law (former Bill C-7)
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