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Justice minister is gaslighting about medical assistance in dying

Arif Virani may be justified in presenting his case for further delaying MAID's planned expansion, but he is not justified in ignoring those who have worked so hard on getting the system ready, writes Alexandra McPherson.

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BY ALEXANDRA MCPHERSON
February 15, 2024

Opinion | BY ALEXANDRA MCPHERSON | February 15, 2024

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Justice minister is gaslighting about medical assistance in dying

Arif Virani may be justified in presenting his case for further delaying MAID's planned expansion, but he is not justified in ignoring those who have worked so hard on getting the system ready, writes Alexandra McPherson.

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