The Canadian federal government announced Wednesday it will introduce legislation to maintain the current restrictions on medical assistance in dying (Maid). Currently, individuals whose sole medical condition is a mental illness are ineligible for Maid. This temporary ban was set to expire in March, sparking debate among Canadian lawmakers regarding expanding access to the program. The ruling Liberal party is attempting to resolve this clash with the proposed legislation. The decision comes as questions remain about adequately supporting those with mental health conditions and ensuring they have access to appropriate care. Resources like Crisis Services Canada (1.833.456.4566 or text 45645) are available for support. The legislation seeks to postpone changes to the existing Maid framework in Canada.