Manitoba MAID law ‘punishing’ 94-year-old woman, pro-choice group says – CBC
Steinbach woman stopped taking medication in attempt to hasten death
Jun 01, 2026
A 94-year-old Steinbach, Man., woman has stopped taking her heart medication and antibiotics in the hopes of hastening her death after she was refused medical assistance in dying, or MAID, earlier this year.
Marion Penner’s daughter Valerie Penner said her family had agreed years ago they were comfortable with using MAID, but when she sought information for her mother, it took several efforts with several doctors.
“A couple of the physicians that we had at Bethesda [Regional Health Centre in Steinbach], they made it clear that they were not comfortable with MAID,” said Valerie.
Marion still wishes to access MAID.
“What’s left of my age? A smooth, easy transition would be one big wish,” she said from her Vita hospital bed. She was moved to Vita & District Health Centre in mid-May after staying in her hometown Steinbach hospital since breaking her pelvis in December.
Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/maid-law-94-year-old-pro-choice-group-9.7217602
