Medical Assistance In Dying (MAID)

In February 2015, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled in Carter v. Canada that parts of the Criminal Code would need to change to satisfy the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The parts that prohibited medical assistance in dying (MAID) would no longer be valid. MAID became legalized in Canada in 2016 allowing those that meet the eligibility criteria to seek out medical assisted suicide.

To be considered eligible for MAID, a patient must:

• be eligible for publicly funded health care services in Canada
• be 18 years of age or older
• be capable of making health care decisions  
• have a grievous and irremediable medical condition

If you're considering medical assistance in dying we are here to help you learn about the process and connect you with resources to help you along the way.

MAID Care Coordination Service can be reached at:
Tel: 1-833-388-7331
Email: sw.maid@hccontario.ca 

The provincial Care Coordination Service can be reached, toll-free, 24 hours a day, 7 days in a week in over 300 languages at 1-866-286-4023 (tty: 1-844-953-3350).

Additional Information and Resources

• Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
• Information for Patients

• Government of Ontario Medical assistance in dying and end-of-life decisions

Information for primary care providers

• South West LHIN MAID Referral form

• Clinician Aid A
• Clinician Aid B
• Clinician Aid C

Contact us 

Tel: 1-833-388-7331
Email: sw.maid@hccontario.ca
Fax: 1-519-657-0062

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