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MAID will not expand to include those suffering solely from mental illness, Ottawa announces'What the government has done is strategic and political': Pamela Wallin on MAID's halted expansion'A deeply personal issue': Liberal caucus chair on reasoning behind halting MAID expansionStakes ‘are quite high’ for government to get next steps for MAID in Canada correct: ReidFeds’ decision on MAID for mental illness violates charter rights: Dying with Dignity Canada‘I think it’s a great decision’: Mental health advocate on restricting MAID access
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