To be eligible for medical assistance in dying, you must meet
all the following criteria. You
must:
- be eligible for health services funded by a province or territory, or the federal government
- You may also be eligible if you meet your province or territory's minimum period of residence or waiting period.
- be at least 18 years old and mentally competent
- This means being capable of making health care decisions for yourself.
- have a grievous and irremediable medical condition
- make a voluntary request for medical assistance in dying
- The request cannot be the result of outside pressure or influence.
- give informed consent to receive medical assistance in dying
Generally, visitors to Canada are
not eligible for medical assistance in dying.