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Issue of MAID could end up back in the courts, but some advocates will first seek to block government’s legislation in the Senate

With many key readiness criteria in place, advocates and opponents of expanding MAID say the latest developments point to a larger shift in the federal government’s position on the issue.

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BY IAN CAMPBELL
January 31, 2024

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