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United Nations report says Canada should repeal MAID for people with non-terminal illness

  • The United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities calls on Canada to repeal medical assistance in dying for non-terminally ill individuals, expressing concern over its potential impact on disabled Canadians.
  • The committee highlights that eligibility for medical assistance in dying should not be expanded based on ableist views and recommends improving support for disabled individuals rather than assisted dying.
  • The UN committee expressed concern about Canada's 2021 legislation, stating it could pressure disabled individuals to seek assisted dying.
  • Critics praised the UN report for highlighting the dangers of extended medical assistance in dying eligibility for disabled individuals facing systemic challenges.
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LifeNews.com broke the news in New York, United States on Monday, March 31, 2025.
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