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Canada suspends plans to expand assisted dying to people with mental illness

BBC World News·October 7, 2026·1 min read
Canada suspends plans to expand assisted dying to people with mental illness

Canada has suspended plans to expand assisted dying to people with mental illness alone, which were set to take effect in March 2027. The expansion is now paused indefinitely, delaying eligibility for those with mental illness as the sole condition. The decision follows ongoing debate and scrutiny over the policy.

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