Quebec plans to allow early MAID requests in fall for some patients with serious, incurable illnesses.

Quebec plans to authorize early requests for MAID in the fall, allowing certain patients to make requests before their condition makes it impossible for them to give consent. This comes after the province adopted a law in June 2023 that enables individuals with serious, incurable illnesses to seek MAID while they still have the capacity to provide consent, with the procedure carried out after their condition has worsened. Quebec has been calling on the federal government to modify the Criminal Code to allow people to make such requests, but the province says it won't wait any longer. The federal Health Minister's office mentions that the federal government continues to collaborate with Quebec regarding this matter.

August 14, 2024
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