Apr 23, 2026

Allowing Euthanasia for Mental Illness Would Trigger ‘Suicide Contagion’ in Canada, Psychiatrist Warns

Canada will face a “suicide contagion” if medical assistance in dying (MAID) becomes an acceptable alternative for individuals suffering from mental distress, a psychiatrist specialized in severe mental illness told a parliamentary committee this week. Barrie, Ont., psychiatrist John Maher ...