Bill C-218 No MAID for mental illness

Written By Paul Borchardt

2026.01.09 - ‘Healthy' 26-year-old man killed by MAiD for 'mental illness'

A 26-year-old Ontario man has been euthanized by medical assistance in dying (MAiD) despite his doctor describing him as "young and healthy."

Kiano Vafaeian died from MAiD on December 30, something his mother, Margaret Marsilla, announced in a Facebook post on Tuesday, stating the doctor who approved his euthanasia, found a "loophole" to kill her son.

Read article here… www.westernstandard.news…

2025.12.12 - Update from Tamara Jansen, MP

Thank you so much for your encouragement, and advocacy leading up to the first hour of debate on my Private Member’s Bill, C-218, to stop the expansion of MAiD for mental illness. It was an important moment as we continue to make the case for protecting vulnerable Canadians.

If you were not able to watch the debate live, you can view the speeches online - see TAKE ACTION BELOW

We expect the second hour of debate and the first vote on Bill C-218 to take place in late March. This will be a critical moment that determines whether the Bill continues forward in the legislative process. We will need a majority of MPs to vote in favour of the Bill or else it will be defeated.

Between now and then, I would be deeply grateful for your continued support - see TAKE ACTION BELOW.

Your ongoing efforts are essential in showing Parliament that Canadians want to protect those who are suffering and ensure that our laws reflect genuine care for the most vulnerable.

Thank you again for standing with me and for continuing to advocate for this Bill. I will continue to keep you updated.

2025.12.05 - Canada Bill C-218 refers to Conservative MP Tamara Jansen’s bill to amend the Criminal Code to exclude mental disorder as the sole reason for Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID), aiming to stop its planned 2027 expansion. Bill C-218 is currently at second reading in the House of Commons. See www.parl.ca/legisinfo/en/bill/45-1/c-218

Take Action Below...

  • By Euthanasia Prevention Coalition (EPC) supporting Bill C-218:

    Click here for the video

  • MP Tamara Jansen’s full speech on Bill C-218:
    Watch on Facebook
    Watch  on Youtube

    MP Andrew Lawton’s speech in support of Bill C-218:
    Watch on Facebook

    Please share these videos so we continue to increase awareness on social media.

  • Kindly reach out to your local MP and respectfully urge them to vote in favour of Bill C-218 at second reading.  Click here to find your local MP.

  • Invite your networks, whether it is your local faith or cultural community or your family and friends, to also contact their local MPs and publicly express support for Bill C-218.

Paul Borchardt