How Quebec has influenced medical assistance in dying across Canada (opens original article in a new tab)

Quebec's leadership in medical assistance in dying (MAID) shaped Canadian legislation and holds the world's highest MAID rate, with 7.9% of deaths in 2024-2025 being medically assisted, compared to 5.1% nationally.

• Quebec pioneered medical assistance in dying (MAID) in Canada, influencing federal legislation passed in 2016.
• Quebec had the highest MAID rate globally in 2024-2025, with 7.9% of deaths being medically assisted, compared to 5.1% nationally.
• Quebec's approach involved extensive public consultation and a focus on end-of-life care, leading to broad public support for MAID.