MAiD in Canada
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We are committed to providing accurate, fact-based information about Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) in Canada. We are also dedicated to respectfully challenging misinformation and disinformation wherever it arises.
We are committed to providing accurate, fact-based information about Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) in Canada. We are also dedicated to respectfully challenging misinformation and disinformation wherever it arises.
If you ever need reassurance that you’re on the right side of history, this is usually a good sign: Alex Jones and Infowars are opposed to us.
Given who Alex Jones is, and his history of making things up, we're ok with being on his naughty list.
Given who Alex Jones is, and his history of making things up, we're ok with being on his naughty list.
December 14, 2025 at 2:04 AM
If you ever need reassurance that you’re on the right side of history, this is usually a good sign: Alex Jones and Infowars are opposed to us.
Given who Alex Jones is, and his history of making things up, we're ok with being on his naughty list.
Given who Alex Jones is, and his history of making things up, we're ok with being on his naughty list.
Over the next few weeks, we’re going to examine some lesser-discussed findings in the 6th Annual Report on MAiD, starting with the false media claim that people choose MAiD because of isolation or loneliness. HC confirms what we found in our earlier BC work.
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Isolation, Loneliness, and MAiD: What the New Health Canada Report Actually Shows
Check out reference #30 on page 29 of the Report. Thank you Health Canada🎉🥳
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December 11, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Over the next few weeks, we’re going to examine some lesser-discussed findings in the 6th Annual Report on MAiD, starting with the false media claim that people choose MAiD because of isolation or loneliness. HC confirms what we found in our earlier BC work.
maidincanada.substack.com/p/isolation-...
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Once again FactcheckAFP calling something @kelsisheren.bsky.social said about MAiD to be 100% false. Her claim: "In order to have MAiD you have to say yes to organ donation". Don't try to correct her though, she's "not at all uneducated in this realm". 🤦♀️🤦
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December 11, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Once again FactcheckAFP calling something @kelsisheren.bsky.social said about MAiD to be 100% false. Her claim: "In order to have MAiD you have to say yes to organ donation". Don't try to correct her though, she's "not at all uneducated in this realm". 🤦♀️🤦
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As we near the close of our 5th year, please consider a special year-end gift to help:
- Create a safe, welcoming, personalized environment
- Provide follow-up & resources for loved ones
- Continue our research at the forefront of MAiD resources & services
Donate at https://www.maidhouse.ca/donate
- Create a safe, welcoming, personalized environment
- Provide follow-up & resources for loved ones
- Continue our research at the forefront of MAiD resources & services
Donate at https://www.maidhouse.ca/donate
December 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
As we near the close of our 5th year, please consider a special year-end gift to help:
- Create a safe, welcoming, personalized environment
- Provide follow-up & resources for loved ones
- Continue our research at the forefront of MAiD resources & services
Donate at https://www.maidhouse.ca/donate
- Create a safe, welcoming, personalized environment
- Provide follow-up & resources for loved ones
- Continue our research at the forefront of MAiD resources & services
Donate at https://www.maidhouse.ca/donate
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Solid summary of 6th Annual Report on MAiD in Canada by CP www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
Most assisted deaths in Canada come after cancer diagnosis, annual report finds
Most people who chose medical assistance in dying in 2024 had a cancer diagnosis and were over the age of 70, new data from Health Canada shows.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Solid summary of 6th Annual Report on MAiD in Canada by CP www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
“If there is an argument more detached from how medical capacity actually works, it’s hard to imagine what it would look like…”
We break down the misinformation that was said at a Parliamentary Press Gallery event and a Veterans Affairs Committee meeting.
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We break down the misinformation that was said at a Parliamentary Press Gallery event and a Veterans Affairs Committee meeting.
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Misinformation at Parliament: What Happened on October 28th
Veterans and people with mental illness deserve better advocacy
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November 30, 2025 at 5:49 PM
“If there is an argument more detached from how medical capacity actually works, it’s hard to imagine what it would look like…”
We break down the misinformation that was said at a Parliamentary Press Gallery event and a Veterans Affairs Committee meeting.
maidincanada.substack.com/p/misinforma...
We break down the misinformation that was said at a Parliamentary Press Gallery event and a Veterans Affairs Committee meeting.
maidincanada.substack.com/p/misinforma...
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WTF, @theatlanticpr.bsky.social ?
Why give this anti-science, lying, grifter this kinda positive framing?
He is a disaster. Period.
False balance disaster👇
Why give this anti-science, lying, grifter this kinda positive framing?
He is a disaster. Period.
False balance disaster👇
Over many interviews, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told Michael Scherer about how he plans to remake America’s public-health system. Can he lead the scientific establishment he’s spent much of his life crusading against?
Read more in our new cover story: theatln.tc/q9hXxlbM
Read more in our new cover story: theatln.tc/q9hXxlbM
November 24, 2025 at 6:55 PM
WTF, @theatlanticpr.bsky.social ?
Why give this anti-science, lying, grifter this kinda positive framing?
He is a disaster. Period.
False balance disaster👇
Why give this anti-science, lying, grifter this kinda positive framing?
He is a disaster. Period.
False balance disaster👇
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Ensuring that people like Barbara are able to meet the end of their lives in the way that they choose has been at the heart of our work since we opened our doors 5 years ago, and continues to guide us forward into the future. Read Barbara's story at www.maidhouse.ca/maid-journey...
November 22, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Ensuring that people like Barbara are able to meet the end of their lives in the way that they choose has been at the heart of our work since we opened our doors 5 years ago, and continues to guide us forward into the future. Read Barbara's story at www.maidhouse.ca/maid-journey...
The Canadian Press finally called out Kelsi Sheren’s claim that Canada has a plan to euthanize 15 Million Canadians.
Health Canada says it’s "false" and "disinformation" — which effectively means they believe she’s spreading lies.
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Health Canada says it’s "false" and "disinformation" — which effectively means they believe she’s spreading lies.
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Fact File: No 'plan' to 'euthanize' 15 million Canadians with MAID
Podcast clips recently shared on social media claim that Health Canada plans to save money by "euthanizing" 15 million Canadians.
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November 16, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The Canadian Press finally called out Kelsi Sheren’s claim that Canada has a plan to euthanize 15 Million Canadians.
Health Canada says it’s "false" and "disinformation" — which effectively means they believe she’s spreading lies.
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/fac...
Health Canada says it’s "false" and "disinformation" — which effectively means they believe she’s spreading lies.
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/fac...
Please check out this great Chatelaine article by Kelley Korbin. She shares her MAiD story and answers some of the most common questions people have about MAiD. We’re grateful she invited Kim and me to offer a bit of our expertise as well.
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Everything You Need To Know About MAID (But Didn’t Know To Ask) - Chatelaine
It’s been legal for almost a decade, but many Canadians are still in the dark about how it works.
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November 15, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Please check out this great Chatelaine article by Kelley Korbin. She shares her MAiD story and answers some of the most common questions people have about MAiD. We’re grateful she invited Kim and me to offer a bit of our expertise as well.
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"Research on Canada's potential savings from medically assisted death misrepresented". Agreed, though we'd use a stronger word than "misrepresented".
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November 13, 2025 at 8:45 PM
"Research on Canada's potential savings from medically assisted death misrepresented". Agreed, though we'd use a stronger word than "misrepresented".
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The Atlantic published our letter in their December issue, responding to the magazine’s September feature on MAiD in Canada. Due to limited space, that published version was an anaemic review of the original critique we published on Substack. maidincanada.substack.com/p/our-letter...
Our Letter in The Atlantic
After our response to Elaina Plott Calabro's MAiD feature titled "Canada is Killing Itself", the editors invited us to submit a letter. It was published—but not without limits.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:56 PM
The Atlantic published our letter in their December issue, responding to the magazine’s September feature on MAiD in Canada. Due to limited space, that published version was an anaemic review of the original critique we published on Substack. maidincanada.substack.com/p/our-letter...
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We're looking back on stories from people who MAiDHouse has had the honour of helping in the 5 years since opening our doors at our first location. People like Terry, quoted in the image. You can read his story and the poem he shared with us at our website: www.maidhouse.ca/maid-journey...
November 6, 2025 at 10:45 PM
We're looking back on stories from people who MAiDHouse has had the honour of helping in the 5 years since opening our doors at our first location. People like Terry, quoted in the image. You can read his story and the poem he shared with us at our website: www.maidhouse.ca/maid-journey...
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"... significant improvements in students’ ability to identify the importance of scientific consensus, credible sources, trust in scientific methodologies, & peer review."
"...improved students’ source evaluation & understanding of scientific consensus"
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"...improved students’ source evaluation & understanding of scientific consensus"
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November 4, 2025 at 2:54 PM
"... significant improvements in students’ ability to identify the importance of scientific consensus, credible sources, trust in scientific methodologies, & peer review."
"...improved students’ source evaluation & understanding of scientific consensus"
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
"...improved students’ source evaluation & understanding of scientific consensus"
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
We’ve shared an article we wrote over a year ago. Many of our newer subscribers won’t have read it, but it’s become relevant again. The same old misinformation we addressed a year ago is again being echoing through the halls of Parliament.
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Misinformation Goes to Parliament...again
Old conspiracy theories about MAiD are resurfacing in the most legitimate places—press conferences, standing committees, and meetings with MPs.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We’ve shared an article we wrote over a year ago. Many of our newer subscribers won’t have read it, but it’s become relevant again. The same old misinformation we addressed a year ago is again being echoing through the halls of Parliament.
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For the months of November and December, every paid subscription—new, upgrades, and renewals—will be donated to MAiDHouse. They’re doing incredible work supporting people and families through MAiD, and we want to help lift them up this holiday season.
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All Paid Subscriptions in Nov & Dec Will Be Donated to MAiDHouse
And the shop proceeds count too
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November 3, 2025 at 2:29 PM
For the months of November and December, every paid subscription—new, upgrades, and renewals—will be donated to MAiDHouse. They’re doing incredible work supporting people and families through MAiD, and we want to help lift them up this holiday season.
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Health Canada released the What We Heard report from its national conversation on advance requests for MAiD. It doesn't make recommendations, and it doesn’t change the law. It’s a reflection of what people in Canada said—and the concerns they raised—when it comes to advance requests for MAiD.
First thoughts: Health Canada’s “National Conversation on Advance Requests for MAiD” Report
Unsurprisingly Unsurprising
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October 31, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Health Canada released the What We Heard report from its national conversation on advance requests for MAiD. It doesn't make recommendations, and it doesn’t change the law. It’s a reflection of what people in Canada said—and the concerns they raised—when it comes to advance requests for MAiD.
We were recently guests on the Radical Nurse Talk podcast, where we had the chance to chat about nursing and the difficult — but important — conversations around Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD). It was such a great experience, and we’re so thankful they invited us on!
How can we talk about MAiD?
If you’re a health professional, caregiver, or someone seeking clear, balanced information on MAiD, this episode provides guidance, empathy, and education you can use in practice. For more info visit:
radicalnursetalk.com/2025/10/15/h...
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If you’re a health professional, caregiver, or someone seeking clear, balanced information on MAiD, this episode provides guidance, empathy, and education you can use in practice. For more info visit:
radicalnursetalk.com/2025/10/15/h...
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October 18, 2025 at 10:53 PM
We were recently guests on the Radical Nurse Talk podcast, where we had the chance to chat about nursing and the difficult — but important — conversations around Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD). It was such a great experience, and we’re so thankful they invited us on!
🎅 Our Holiday Shop Is Here — and Every Purchase Supports www.maidhouse.ca
The holidays are almost here, and our MAiD in Canada store is officially open — filled with festive, meaningful goodies that celebrate compassion, autonomy, and a little bit of sparkle.
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The holidays are almost here, and our MAiD in Canada store is officially open — filled with festive, meaningful goodies that celebrate compassion, autonomy, and a little bit of sparkle.
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October 18, 2025 at 6:41 PM
🎅 Our Holiday Shop Is Here — and Every Purchase Supports www.maidhouse.ca
The holidays are almost here, and our MAiD in Canada store is officially open — filled with festive, meaningful goodies that celebrate compassion, autonomy, and a little bit of sparkle.
maidincanada2016.ca/shop
The holidays are almost here, and our MAiD in Canada store is officially open — filled with festive, meaningful goodies that celebrate compassion, autonomy, and a little bit of sparkle.
maidincanada2016.ca/shop
We never shared Kim’s appearance on the Disrupting Death podcast!
She spoke about moving from MAiD nurse to granddaughter supporting a loved one through MAiD — powerful and deeply human.
You can find her June article on our Substack feed. Then listen here:
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She spoke about moving from MAiD nurse to granddaughter supporting a loved one through MAiD — powerful and deeply human.
You can find her June article on our Substack feed. Then listen here:
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Both Sides of the MAiD Bed: Disrupting Death with Kim Carlson
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October 16, 2025 at 4:11 PM
We never shared Kim’s appearance on the Disrupting Death podcast!
She spoke about moving from MAiD nurse to granddaughter supporting a loved one through MAiD — powerful and deeply human.
You can find her June article on our Substack feed. Then listen here:
open.spotify.com/episode/1hnh...
She spoke about moving from MAiD nurse to granddaughter supporting a loved one through MAiD — powerful and deeply human.
You can find her June article on our Substack feed. Then listen here:
open.spotify.com/episode/1hnh...
It’s not every day you can be thankful for how a conservative outlet covers MAiD, but credit where it’s due.
We don’t agree with everything in The American Conservative’s article but they handled it seriously and without the usual sensationalism.
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We don’t agree with everything in The American Conservative’s article but they handled it seriously and without the usual sensationalism.
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The American Conservative Gets It (Mostly) Right
Something to be thankful for...
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October 13, 2025 at 7:04 PM
It’s not every day you can be thankful for how a conservative outlet covers MAiD, but credit where it’s due.
We don’t agree with everything in The American Conservative’s article but they handled it seriously and without the usual sensationalism.
maidincanada.substack.com/p/the-americ...
We don’t agree with everything in The American Conservative’s article but they handled it seriously and without the usual sensationalism.
maidincanada.substack.com/p/the-americ...
After years of growth, MAiD deaths in Canada appear to be leveling off. New provincial data shows year-over-year increases shrinking fast — and the national program is moving toward a stable plateau.
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After Years of Growth, MAiD Deaths Begins Leveling Off
New data shows growth slowing as Canada’s MAiD program approaches long-term stability.
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October 1, 2025 at 1:41 PM
After years of growth, MAiD deaths in Canada appear to be leveling off. New provincial data shows year-over-year increases shrinking fast — and the national program is moving toward a stable plateau.
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The most common question we get is if people with dementia can have MAiD. With the news of Robert Munsch’s eligibility for MAiD and with the forthcoming federal report on advance requests for dementia, we felt we should take a closer look at the topic.
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MAiD, Dementia, and Imperfect Solutions
Can People with Dementia Have MAiD?
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September 24, 2025 at 1:18 PM
The most common question we get is if people with dementia can have MAiD. With the news of Robert Munsch’s eligibility for MAiD and with the forthcoming federal report on advance requests for dementia, we felt we should take a closer look at the topic.
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We fully expected Western University to distance itself from this MAiD paper. Instead they chose to remain silent when professors used racist language to describe Indigenous communities. This cannot stand.
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Western University Silent on Professors’ Racist Language About Indigenous Communities in MAiD Paper
If you feel as we do, please read our call to action below.
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September 11, 2025 at 1:57 PM
We fully expected Western University to distance itself from this MAiD paper. Instead they chose to remain silent when professors used racist language to describe Indigenous communities. This cannot stand.
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Our new post is out about some recent articles claiming Canadian doctors are suggesting disabled infants should be euthanized. I’m sure you’ll be shocked to learn that these articles are less than honest about this difficult topic.
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"Doctors in Canada propose euthanasia for babies with disabilities"
Are you scared or outraged yet?
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September 9, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Our new post is out about some recent articles claiming Canadian doctors are suggesting disabled infants should be euthanized. I’m sure you’ll be shocked to learn that these articles are less than honest about this difficult topic.
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