Join Julie Stautland as she welcomes Alexander Raikin to discuss the evolving landscape of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) in Canada. We delve into shocking reports of unsolicited MAID offers made to vulnerable Canadians, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Alex introduces his work on CARDIS, exploring the increase in MAID deaths from 2016 to 2024, and the complex interplay between MAID, social supports, and Canada’s legal system. Don’t miss this insightful conversation about a critical issue affecting our society.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Unsolicited MAID Offers to Vulnerable Canadians
03:15 Alexander Raikin Introduces CARDIS
05:00 MAID Deaths Increase from 2016 to 2024
06:25 Canada’s Legal System Explained
10:23 MAID Impact on Physically Disabled Persons
13:35 Supreme Court’s Assurances on MAID for Disabilities
15:38 Canada Accused of Disability Discrimination in MAID
16:59 Evidence-Less Expansion of MAID for Psychiatric Illnesses
18:34 Proposed Bill to Limit MAID Expansion for Mental Health
20:04 MAID vs Social Supports: A Canadian Dilemma
