Canada’s MAiD is meant for those whose death is reasonably foreseeable. Now an 83-year-old grandmother’s family alleges she was euthanised without her consent

An 83-year-old Canadian grandmother’s death under MAiD has sparked debate after her family alleged she was euthanised against her will. The case has renewed scrutiny of Canada’s assisted-dying system, while earlier research estimated MAiD could reduce annual healthcare spending by up to $138.8 million. The savings figure remains a projection.