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Medical assistance in dying
Address Locator 1801B
Ottawa, ON
K1A 0K9
Ottawa, ON
K1A 0K9
613-957-2991
Toll-Free: 1-866-225-0709
Fax: 613-941-5366
Last Updated: Jan 19, 2026: Suggest an edit
Application
Informed consent must be given (includes knowledge of and understanding of medical diagnosis, available forms of treatment, available options, including palliative care), a written request must be submitted, medical assessments are required and a ten-day waiting period is required * additional provincial requirements may be necessary
Eligibility / Target Population
To be eligible:
- adult 18 years and older, mentally competent and eligible for provincial funded health coverage
- have a grievous and irremediable medical condition
- make a voluntary request for medical assistance in dying (includes knowledge of and understanding of medical diagnosis, available forms of treatment, available options, including palliative care)
- give informed consent to receive medical assistance in dying; written request must be submitted, medical assessments are required and a ten-day waiting period is required
Fees
Free
Languages
English ; French
Language Notes
French reception, programs, publications, and website * French interpretation available upon request
Area Served
Canada
Description of Services
Medical assistance in dying is available for adults residing in Canada who have a grievous and irremediable medical condition * under the Criminal Code of Canada permits this to take place only under very specific circumstances and rules * drugs that end life are either directly administered by the physician or nurse practitioner or prescribed and then taken by the patient themselves
Patients should discuss with their physicians or nurse practitioner for information * physicians and nurse practitioners are the ones who provide medical assistance in dying services
Patients should discuss with their physicians or nurse practitioner for information * physicians and nurse practitioners are the ones who provide medical assistance in dying services
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Last Updated: Jan 19, 2026: Suggest an edit
