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In this session, Dying with Dignity Canada leaders Helen Long and Kelsey Goforth will provide an overview of the existing assisted dying law in Canada, the changes expected in 2023 regarding assisted dying for those whose sole underlying condition is a mental disorder, and future changes being considered during the Parliamentary Review. They will speak to the eligibility criteria for medical assistance in dying (MAID) and the procedural safeguards in place. Additionally, they will provide statistics on MAID in Canada. The presentation will also cover challenges to access that have endured since MAID first became available.