Canada’s Euthanasia Rates Climb as Expansion Considered for Mental Illness
In Canada, the rate of medical assistance in dying has increased for the fifth consecutive year, with about 15,300 cases reported in 2023, accounting for 4.7% of deaths. This year’s report includes demographic data, revealing that around 96% of those seeking euthanasia identified as white. While the pace of growth slowed to 16%, lawmakers are exploring broader access, potentially including individuals with mental illnesses by 2027. Quebec continues to lead the country in euthanasia rates, prompting a study to investigate this trend.