Bill Detail

This bill, known as Bill C-218, proposes an amendment to the Criminal Code of Canada concerning medical assistance in dying (MAID). Specifically, it aims to clarify that a mental disorder alone cannot be considered a 'grievous and irremediable medical condition' for the purpose of accessing MAID. The bill emphasizes Parliament's priority to support the mental health of Canadians and suggests that individuals with mental health challenges should receive suicide prevention counselling instead of MAID.