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Canada Delays Plans To Euthanize Mentally Ill People But Not Because It’s An Insane Plan

CanadaThe Canadian government’s plan to allow euthanasia for the mentally ill has faced a setback, with Health Minister Mark Holland citing the unpreparedness of the healthcare system. 

 

Critics argue that the idea of euthanizing the mentally ill is grotesque and raises moral questions about determining the worth of lives. Some question the government’s priorities, highlighting instances during the COVID era where citizens were penalized for activities deemed essential for mental health.

 

For more information see Joe Kinsey “Canada Delays Plans To Euthanize Mentally Ill People But Not Because It’s An Insane Plan”, Outkick, February 1, 2024.