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Toronto woman who wants to die says federal MAID committee isn't listening

April 28, 2026

Claire Elyse Brosseau wants to end her life, but under current Canadian legislation she’s not eligible for medical assistance in dying because she only suffers from mental illnesses. Next year, that’s supposed to change — though the federal government has already delayed twice.



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