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Parliament Can Say ‘No’ to MAID for Mental Illness

Parliament Can Say ‘No’ to MAID for Mental Illness

Last updated: February 4, 2026 7:47 pm
By Daniel Zekveld
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Making euthanasia available to those suffering from mental illness legitimizes suicide as a form of ’treatment.’ This isn’t what Canadians want.

Parliament Can Say ‘No’ to MAID for Mental Illness

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Daniel Zekveld

Daniel Zekveld

2/3/2026|Updated: 2/3/2026

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By age 40, around half of Canadians will suffer or have suffered from mental illness, according to the Canadian Mental Health Association. The other half will have someone close to them who has.

Daniel Zekveld

Daniel Zekveld

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Daniel Zekveld is a policy analyst with the Association for Reformed Political Action (ARPA) Canada.

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