Engagement on Indigenous Perspectives on Medical Assistance in Dying
Current status: Closed
This consultation ran from August 17, 2023 to June 30, 2024.
The information collected through an online tool and broader engagement activities was used to develop a What We Heard report on the views and experiences of Indigenous Peoples on end-of-life care, including medical assistance in dying (MAID).
Who was the focus of this engagement
The engagement was open to any person self-identifying as Indigenous in Canada, including:
- Inuit
- Métis
- First Nations
- Urban Indigenous people
- Indigenous Peoples living off-reserve
- Indigenous organizations and associations
- Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQIA+ and gender diverse people
What we heard
Read the report What we heard - Indigenous perspectives on end-of-life care, including medical assistance in dying.
Why we engaged
On the complex topic of MAID, it was important to hear a diverse range of Indigenous perspectives and experiences.
This engagement was another step to ensure that the framework for MAID in Canada:
- reflects the evolving needs of people in Canada
- protects those who may be vulnerable
- supports autonomy and freedom of choice
Related information
Medical assistance in dying: Overview
Contact us
Indigenous End-of-Life Care Policy
Health Policy Branch
Mail Stop 1904
4th Floor Jeanne Mance Building
200 Eglantine Driveway
Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9
Email: ieolc.sfva@hc-sc.gc.ca