[FLOCK DEBATE] Bill S-231: Medical Assistance in Dying (Senate)
TOPIC INTRODUCTION
Bill S-231, the Senate’s proposed expansion of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) in Canada, centers on balancing individual autonomy, ethical responsibility, and healthcare system integrity. It aims to broaden access to MAID for terminally ill or severely disabled individuals, raising critical questions about dignity, equity, and the role of state in end-of-life decisions. For Canadians, this debate reflects tensions between personal rights and collective welfare, as well as the ethical limits of state intervention in private lives.