In this episode of the Caregivers Podcast, Dr. Mark sits down with Krista Carr, CEO of Inclusion Canada, to discuss the complex and often controversial reality of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) in Canada.
Since its legalization, Canada has recorded over 76,000 MAID deaths. While many see an idealized version of a peaceful end-of-life choice, this conversation explores the "shadow track" of MAID—where death may become easier to access than essential care, housing, or disability supports. Krista Carr highlights the critical distinctions between Track 1 (imminent death) and Track 2 (disability-related) MAID, the lack of robust safeguards, and the ethical concerns raised by the United Nations regarding discrimination against people with disabilities.
We dive deep into whether MAID is truly a "free choice" when the alternative is poverty and social isolation, and what the future holds as the program expands toward mental illness and mature minors.
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