How Quebec Became the Only Province Where You Can Pre Approve Your Death The federal government's inaction on advance requests for medical assistance in dying (MAID) is a stark reminder of Canada's patchwork approach to end of life care.
While Quebec has taken the lead, allowing its residents to pre approve their death under certain conditions, the rest of the country remains stuck in limbo.
The case of Clarke Eusanio, who suffered from Lewy body dementia and eventually drowned due to aspiration pneumonia after losing his ability to eat or drink, highlights the need for advance requests.