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Toronto Mother Says 26-Year-Old Son Died After MAID Approval, Renewing Questions Over Canada’s Assisted-Death Rules

His case spotlights a policy that allows non-terminal patients to seek assisted death if their suffering is deemed intolerable.

Ontario Review Flags Troubling MAiD Case After Patient Tried to Withdraw Request

Italian Health Agencies Find No Device for Libera’s Self-Administration, Prompting Plea for Doctor Assistance

Ontario Coroner’s Report Finds Safeguard Lapses in MAiD Cases Involving Dementia

Catalan High Court Upholds Noelia’s Euthanasia, Allows Father to Keep Appealing

French Parliament Reignites End-of-Life Legislation Debate After 10-Month Pause

Pope Francis' Health Raises Questions About Papal End-of-Life Protocols

Charles Biétry Uses AI to Share Powerful Testimony About Living with ALS

Alberta Considers Overhaul of Medical Assistance in Dying Policies

France Introduces Bill to Legalize Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill