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Euthanasia accounted for 4.7% of deaths in Canada in 2023, with 15,300 people opting for assisted dying—a 16% increase, though slower than prior years.

Most recipients had terminal illnesses, primarily cancer, and 96% were white, sparking questions about disparities.

Quebec, at 37% of cases, remains Canada's euthanasia hotspot.

Since legalizing assisted dying in 2016, Canada has expanded access, now covering chronic conditions and planning to include mental illnesses by 2027.

Critics, citing rapid growth and controversial cases, warn of insufficient safeguards, while proponents highlight strict eligibility criteria. Debate continues globally.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 5 days ago (1 children)

That’s nice to have as an option, but it shouldn’t be a requirement to go through therapy first. The problem is the world is shitty. If people don’t want other people pushing the power button, make the world not shitty. Let’s not always put the burden on the victim to simply learn to accept life.

I think everyone has the right to say, “this is what I want from life. If I cannot have that, then I’m not interested in life.”

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Right, I was just trying to say we should have that option of support where therapy might be beneficial and avoid them passing away. I really don't want someone to suffer in this world being alive, but If I was the person talking to them I'd like to offer helping them, and real help.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Well, that’s nice of you. But the world is a cruel place to a lot of people, and I think a good chunk of them would power off today if they could.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 days ago (1 children)

yes, and back to the main topic MAID should be offered to those who would instead use a more gruesome method....my uncle did that and it shattered our family

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Yeah the “DIY” options are difficult for everyone.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

my mom thinks someone else did it. she wont come to terms still.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Well, out of morbid curiosity, do you think that’s even a remote possibility? You absolutely don’t need to humor me, it’s none of my business.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

No, it's been proven from the corner it was done by himself with a rope

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

That is a challenging decision to make.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 days ago

yes it is....and a hard pill to swallow