Today, we're talking about medical assistance in dying. Should you be able to ask for it in advance for a time when you can no longer consent? And is it wrong to exclude people whose only condition is mental illness?
We’re speaking with two people who testified before Parliament this spring and see this very differently.
Host: Archie Matlow
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Guests: Jocelyn Downie, Dr. Ramona Coelho
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