On the recordJune 18, 2026
I have to say that for the vast majority of people, it is unsuccessful, and (they) go on at some point later on to find happiness.
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Marcus Powlowski
Liberal Party of Canada
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thestar.comEditor's note · Context
Liberal MP discussing outcomes of suicide attempts.
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Certainly I think the government should and ought to be willing at some point in the future to reconsider this.
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An indefinite pause would mean the issue could recur in three or four or five or 20 years, but for the time being, we would say that we are not allowing MAID for mental illness.
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