Assisted dying now accounts for one in 20 Canada deaths
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For the first time, the annual report delved into race and ethnic data of those who underwent assisted dying.

Summary

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.

  • FundMECFSResearch@lemmy.blahaj.zone
    1324·
    6 days ago

    I’ve hearf of multiple disabled people who were “forced” into this. Because they were not able to survive on their own on disability income (which was below poverty wage) and therefore “chose” euthanasia.

    (I’m not Canadian and have never been to Canada, but these are experiences that were shared in the disability advocacy org I used to work for)

    • Routhinator@startrek.websiteEnglish
      2·
      4 days ago

      This is so false. My mom is going through the process now. They make sure the patient is mentally stable when interviewing for this, interview them multiple times, interview family and get their input. If they dont have green lights from everyone involved they get denied, even if they are suffering. My mom had to apply 3 times.

      The stat is overinflated. Boomer generation population size outweighs gen x, millenials and gen z combined.

      • Routhinator@startrek.websiteEnglish
        4·
        4 days ago

        Because it’s absolutely hearsay and for those of us who have had family go through the MAID program, absolutely fucking false.

      • FundMECFSResearch@lemmy.blahaj.zone
        12·
        4 days ago

        For some reason a lot of leftists are extremely ableist and fail to listen to disabled people’s experiences. (It’s even worse on the right of course, but you’d have expected the left to be less discriminatory)

        “Assisted dying” has historically been used to genocide disabled people against their will and there still are massive problems with how it is currently implemented.