Woman, 27, can proceed with MAID after Calgary judge sets aside injunction – CTV

March 27, 2024

A Calgary judge has ruled a 27-year-old woman should have access to medical assistance in dying (MAID), despite her father’s attempt to block her request.

Justice Colin C.J. Feasby’s Monday Court of King’s Bench decision sets aside an injunction requested by the woman’s father. The decision, however, prevents her from following through with the procedure for 30 days while the family contemplates an appeal.

Information that could identify the individuals involved in this case is subject to a publication ban. The young woman is identified only as MV, while her father is WV

MV was approved to receive MAID by two doctors. However, her father argued she is vulnerable and “is not competent to make the decision to take her own life.”

He also submitted he believes that MV does not meet the criteria to be eligible for MAID.

Read more: https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/woman-27-can-proceed-with-maid-after-calgary-judge-sets-aside-injunction-1.6823057

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