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678. Who Gets to Choose a “Good Death”?

Explore episode Jun 19, 2026
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The Slippery Slope: Canada as Warning

678. Who Gets to Choose a “Good Death”? · Jun 19, 2026 Government

Canada's MAID system now accounts for roughly 5% of all deaths, has expanded beyond terminal cases, and has debated extending eligibility to people whose sole condition is mental illness. Critics like Sulmasy see this as proof that any safeguards written into law will eventually be dismantled.

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