‘You could extend this analysis almost infinitely.

[keyofg@mstdn.social]

‘You could extend this analysis almost infinitely. Evidence from Canada shows that disabled people who are not terminally ill are now seeking death because the services required for sustaining a decent life at home are not forthcoming.’https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/mar/11/do-not-go-gentle-by-kathleen-stock-review-the-case-against-euthanasia. #cdnpoli #ukpoli #eu #disabilities #seniors

[lisafast@mstdn.ca]

@keyofG A few disabled people might be seeking MAID in Canada, but over 60% have cancer and most are over age 85. https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/publications/health-system-services/annual-report-medical-assistance-dying-2024.html#a3.1

[dragonfrog@mastodon.sdf.org]

@keyofG IMO "people are resorting to MAID because of desperate poverty" isn't an argument to ban MAID, it's an argument to alleviate poverty.

[keyofg@mstdn.social]

@lisafast https://archdisabilitylaw.ca/advancing-the-un-crpd/uncrpd-updates/

https://www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/03/10/canadian-human-rights-commission-takes-maid-concerns-to-un/ #disabilities #cdnpoli #MAid

[lisafast@mstdn.ca]

@keyofG Yes. Just clarifying that this concern is about Track 2 MAID, not TRACK 1 in Canada. The point the HRC makes is that people with disabilities aren’t supported well enough, that’s why some turn to MAID. It’s horrifying and sad that those supports aren’t in place.