Saskatchewan introduces MAID legislation reflecting federal rules
Saskatchewan introduces MAID legislation
The Saskatchewan Legislative Building can be seen from Trafalgar Overlook in Regina on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024.
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Nov 09, 2026, 4:41 PM
Saskatchewan's government has introduced legislation to regulate medical assistance in dying.
The bill is in line with proposed and current federal regulations.
It says MAID is prohibited to anyone under 18 and whose sole underlying condition is mental illness.
It also says those who lack the capacity to make their own health-care decisions would not be allowed to receive the procedure.
Current federal law already prohibits MAID for people younger than 18 and those who lack decision-making capabilities.
Ottawa has also proposed in a federal bill that MAID be prohibited to those whose sole condition is mental illness.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 9, 2026.
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