Proposed changes to Alberta's MAID program raise concerns about potential barriers for vulnerable individuals and challenges to federal jurisdiction.
The Alberta government is contemplating significant alterations to its medical assistance in dying ( MAID ) program. Proposed changes encompass the establishment of a second agency to oversee MAID , a dispute resolution mechanism for families, a framework enabling confidential MAID -related information sharing, and provincial limitations on eligibility.
Rose Carter, a health lawyer and senior counsel at Denton, expresses concern about potential impacts on medical autonomy, questioning the rationale for these changes in a free and democratic society. More than 15,000 individuals received MAID in 2023, with growth slowing. Canada's federal government holds jurisdiction over MAID under the Criminal Code, while provinces handle its implementation within healthcare. However, some of Alberta's proposed changes might conflict with federal authority, raising legal uncertainties
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