MAiD for Mental Illness
One year from today Canadians will become eligible for MAiD on the basis of mental illness—unless a bill is passed to stop the expansion.
The law allowing MAiD for mental illness doesn’t come with any additional safeguards, protections or special requirements related to mental illness.
The EFC is opposed to MAiD, believing that it fundamentally devalues human life and normalizes suicide. We’re also very concerned MAiD for mental illness will disproportionately impact marginalized Canadians and undermine suicide prevention in Canada.
Bill C-218 would stop the expansion of MAiD for mental illness alone. This is a private member’s bill introduced by an individual MP.
A debate and vote on Bill C-218 are slated for mid-April. It will need widespread public support to pass. But we believe it can—and should—be passed.
Fifteen minutes of your time could make a difference! See the EFC’s page on Bill C-218 to learn more and find out how you can help put a stop to MAiD for mental illness.
Please join us in praying for life and hope:
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For family, friends and neighbours struggling with mental health
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For Bill C-218 to pass, reversing the law that will allow MAiD for mental illness
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For a society that sees all lives as having meaning and value
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For medical professionals to be able to care well for their patients
Update on Bill C-9
The Justice Committee has finished its study of Bill C-9 and tabled its report in the House of Commons on Friday.
It recommends two positive changes – a tightened definition of hatred and requiring that the Attorney General consent to the laying of charges for hate crimes.
However, it also recommends removing the religious belief defence, which the EFC considers an important safeguard for religious expression.
Changes to Bill C-9 recommended by the Justice Committee will be debated in the House of Commons on March 23.
See the EFC’s latest blog on what the committee has recommended, what’s next and what you can do. See the EFC's resources on Bill C-9 at TheEFC.ca/C9.
Langley, B.C., David Guretzki giving the inaugural lecture of the Faith in the Forum annual public lectures at Trinity Western University, Mar. 17
Ottawa, Ont., David Guretzki, Bruce Clemenger, Julia Beazley and Beth Hiemstra attending the National Prayer Breakfast, Mar. 24
Mississauga, Ont., David Guretzki participating in Spring Denominational Leaders' Gathering, April 1-2
Toronto, Ont., David Guretzki, speaking at the Evangelical Missiological Society 2026 Regional Conference at Tyndale Seminary, April 10
Edmonton, Alta., Roger Helland, leading Ignite Prayer Edmonton prayer seminars and summit, April 17
Calgary, Alta., David Guretzki speaking about MAiD at Faith Matters: Calgary Event 2026, April 25
Barrie, Ont., Lindsay Callaway speaking about Parenting Faith at Faith Matters: Barrie 2026, May 2