Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) is being offered to people who are lonely, disabled or overwhelmed who are not at the end of their lives even if they have not requested it.  

This is putting patients’ lives at risk.

‍Why is this a problem?
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• When a doctor suggests MAiD to a patient, especially without being asked, it can send an unintended message that the patient's life is not valued or worthwhile.
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• In March 2027, a federal law will come into effect, making MAiD available to patients with mental illnesses. According to regulations, psychiatrists will be obligated to offer MAiD to the patient as a therapeutic option even if they don’t request it.
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• Over 50 Saskatchewan doctors have signed a letter to the Minister of Health asking him to stop the practice of offering MAiD to patients and to give them the legal protections they need to properly care for their patients.
  
  Participation in MAiD should be voluntary – for everyone involved.  
  
  For more information on the situation in Saskatchewan click here. ‍‍