Evidence-based writing on depression, MAID policy, and why Canadians deserve treatment and support before irreversible choices.
MAID Help — Research brief | 15 July 2026
Ninety-plus disability and mental-health organizations urged Ottawa in 2025 to permanently halt MAID for mental illness alone. Their argument is not cruelty — it is that underfunded support makes “choice” illusory.
Read articleMAID Help — Research brief | 14 July 2026
Most provinces have signaled they are not ready to support MAID when mental illness is the only diagnosis. Federal law still points to March 17, 2027 — planned expansion date for MAID when mental illness is sole conditio…
Read articleMAID Help — Research brief | 14 July 2026
Canada’s planned expansion of MAID to cases where mental illness is the sole condition (March 17, 2027 — planned expansion date for MAID when mental illness is sole condition (subject to law change).) assumes clinicians …
Read articleMAID Help — Research brief | 14 July 2026
Depression responds to treatment for most people, yet Canada still plans MAID eligibility when mental illness is the sole condition from March 17, 2027 — planned expansion date for MAID when mental illness is sole condit…
Read articleMAID Help — Research brief | 13 July 2026
Depression changes how people see themselves, the future, and whether help can work. Legalizing MAID for mental illness alone (March 17, 2027 — planned expansion date for MAID when mental illness is sole condition (subje…
Read articleMAID Help — Research brief | 13 July 2026
Disability and mental-health advocates argue MAID expansion for mental illness alone will harm marginalized Canadians who already face barriers to care — not expand true autonomy.
Read articleMAID Help — Research brief | 31 May 2026
Depression can make death feel like relief. That feeling is real — and it is often a symptom, not a sober conclusion about your future. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide Crisis Helpline) or use our [Get Hel…
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