Minister of Justice Sean Fraser speaks as Minister of Health Marjorie Michel looks on during a media availability on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
CP NewsAlert: Liberals table bill restricting access to MAID for mental illness
Oct 27, 2026 | 2:00 AM
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OTTAWA — Justice Minister Sean Fraser has introduced a bill to amend Canada’s medical assistance in dying law.
The bill aims to allow people to make advance directives on accessing MAID, while barring access for those suffering solely from a mental illness.
More coming.
Canadian Press Staff, The Canadian Press
