World · The New York Times · Oct 7, 2026, 3:57 PM ET

CANADA BANS Assisted Death for Mental Illness Alone

Original headline: Canada Halts Plan to Allow Medically Assisted Death for the Mentally Ill · By Vjosa Isai

People who have mental illness alone will not qualify for assisted death, but patients who have other conditions and expect to have a cognitive decline can make an advanced request.