Saskatchewan bill would bar MAID for minors and some patients

Saskatchewan has introduced legislation that would add provincial safeguards to its Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) program.

The bill would prohibit MAID for:

• People under 18
• People whose only underlying medical condition is a mental illness
• People who lack capacity to make their own health care decisions

It would also strengthen protections for health professionals who choose not to participate. The Saskatchewan Health Authority currently oversees MAID assessments and provisions across the province.