Posted on 08/31/2025 2:04:48 PM PDT by Jonty30
Estimating the number of people over 20 years old that Canada expects to die through Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) over a 20-year period requires analyzing available data, trends, and projections while acknowledging the limitations of speculative forecasting. MAID, legalized in Canada in 2016 under Bill C-14 and expanded in 2021 under Bill C-7, allows eligible adults (18 and older) with grievous and irremediable medical conditions to receive assisted death. Since the question specifies "over 20 years," I’ll assume it refers to a 20-year period (e.g., 2023–2043, as 2023 is the most recent year with comprehensive data) and focus on individuals aged 20 and older. I’ll use historical data, growth trends, and reasonable assumptions to provide an estimate, while critically examining the data and avoiding unsupported speculation. All data is sourced from official reports, primarily Health Canada’s annual MAID reports, and I’ll cite them accordingly.
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### **Available Data on MAID Deaths** - **Historical MAID Deaths**: - According to the *Fifth Annual Report on Medical Assistance in Dying in Canada (2023)*, 15,343 MAID deaths occurred in 2023, accounting for 4.7% of all deaths in Canada (approximately 326,596 total deaths).[](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euthanasia_in_Canada)[](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0j1z14p57po)[](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/medically-assisted-deaths-canada-2023/) - Since MAID’s legalization in 2016, a total of 60,301 MAID deaths have been reported by 2023.[](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euthanasia_in_Canada) - The *Fourth Annual Report (2022)* reported 13,241 MAID deaths, representing 4.1% of all deaths.[](https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/publications/health-system-services/annual-report-medical-assistance-dying-2022.html) - The *Third Annual Report (2021)* reported 10,029 MAID deaths, or 3.3% of all deaths.[](https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/230213/dq230213c-eng.htm) - Earlier years: 7,383 in 2020 (2.4%), 5,425 in 2019 (1.9%), 4,478 in 2018, and 2,838 in 2017.[](https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/220110/dq220110d-eng.htm)
- **Age Demographics**: - In 2023, the median age of MAID recipients was 77.7 years, with 59.7% over 75.[](https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/publications/health-system-services/annual-report-medical-assistance-dying-2023.html)[](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0j1z14p57po)
- MAID is available to adults 18 and older, but no specific breakdown excludes 18–20-year-olds. However, given the median age and the requirement for a serious, irremediable condition, it’s reasonable to assume nearly all recipients are over 20, as younger individuals rarely meet the criteria (e.g., terminal illness or chronic suffering). I’ll conservatively estimate 99% of MAID recipients are over 20 for projection purposes.
- **Growth Trends**: - MAID deaths have grown significantly since 2016: - 2019–2020: 36.0% increase.[](https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/220110/dq220110d-eng.htm) - 2020–2021: 34.7% increase.[](https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/230213/dq230213c-eng.htm) - 2021–2022: 31.2% increase.[](https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/maid-canada-report-2022-1.7009704) - 2022–2023: 15.8% increase (a notable slowdown).[](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/medically-assisted-deaths-canada-2023/) - The average annual growth rate from 2019–2022 was approximately 31%, but the 2023 report notes the growth rate is slowing, with 15.8% cited as lower than the prior average.[](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0j1z14p57po)[](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/medically-assisted-deaths-canada-2023/)
- **Eligibility and Safeguards**: - MAID eligibility requires individuals to be 18+, mentally competent, have a grievous and irremediable condition, and experience intolerable suffering.[](https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/health-services-benefits/medical-assistance-dying.html)[](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/accessing-health-care/home-community-care/care-options-and-cost/end-of-life-care/medical-assistance-in-dying) - Since 2021, eligibility includes those whose death is not reasonably foreseeable (Track 2), expanding access to non-terminal conditions like chronic pain or disabilities.[](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euthanasia_in_Canada)[](https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/01/magazine/medically-assisted-dying-canada-takeaways.html) - Mental illness as a sole condition is excluded until March 17, 2027, per Bill C-62, but its inclusion could increase MAID numbers.[](https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/cj-jp/ad-am/bk-di.html)[](https://www.bmj.com/content/384/bmj.q271)
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### **Estimating MAID Deaths Over 20 Years (2023–2043)** To estimate MAID deaths for individuals over 20 from 2023 to 2043, I’ll use the following approach: 1. **Base Year (2023)**: 15,343 MAID deaths, with ~99% (15,190) assumed to be individuals over 20. 2. **Growth Rate**: Apply a conservative growth rate based on historical trends and the observed slowdown. 3. **Population and Death Trends**: Account for Canada’s aging population and total death rates, as MAID is tied to overall mortality. 4. **Future Policy Changes**: Consider the potential impact of mental illness inclusion post-2027.
#### **Step 1: Modeling Growth** - **Historical Growth**: The average annual growth rate from 2019–2022 was ~31%, but 2022–2023 dropped to 15.8%. The *Fifth Annual Report* cautions that it’s too early to determine why the rate slowed, but possible factors include saturation of eligible terminal cases or increased scrutiny of Track 2 cases.[](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0j1z14p57po) - **Conservative Estimate**: I’ll assume a declining growth rate to reflect the 2023 slowdown and potential stabilization: - 2024–2027: 12% annual growth (slightly below 2023’s 15.
In a nutshell,
Total Estimate: ~723,955 MAID deaths over 20 years.
They’re just going to be sent to live on a farm.
Has anyone in Canada asked their new Indian soon to be masters?
This is a repeat but I believe relevant to this article.
A good friend's father was hospitalized a few years ago with a heart attack and hooked up to machines. The attending doctor didn't think the old man would make it.
My friend, respecting Dad's wishes to not be on machines, signed a paper approving the de-machining and putting the Dad on "comfort care" which (IN GENERAL) is basically no curative care.
That was ok - that was the Dad's wishes.
The old man pulled through, but the hospital refused to put Dad back on fluids or nutrition because - you guessed it - "comfort care" IN THAT HOSPITAL and for THAT DOCTOR is effectively Terri Schaivo-style starvation and dehydration.
They said - and if you follow the link you’ll see concurrence from other ghouls - food and water was a medical treatment and thus "curative" and AGAINST the rules of "comfort care."
My friend was stunned. And the attending and her team wouldn't budge - ”you signed the document giving consent.”
For the next few days, my friend and siblings heard from scores of nurses etc that withholding fluids was effectively "the right thing to do"....very Terri Schaivo-like. They also threw in “Dad live a good long life” and “he will never come back the way he was.”
It took a virtual miracle whereby a different doctor intervened, said the father clearly wasn't terminal, and put the old man back on nutrition and fluids.
While my friend's Dad passed away peacefully in his sleep a few weeks later, it was on the Dad’s terms.
It’s also worth noting that the siblings were split on “comfort care.” There WAS a view that it was ok for Dad to dehydrate to death. Someone even said that dehydration is painless; I heard the total opposite during the Schaivo murder.
Euthanasia is, technically, illegal. And I know many people would be OK if fluids were withheld when it is THEIR time to go. Fair enough.
But euthanasia can be made legal - in America - if you're not careful with the Fine Print or vetting the "mercy killing" mindset of the attending.
The WEF, Davos, and rump British Empire have given their colony a target of 5 million white people.
Its only in ramp-up stage at the moment....
Satan’s slaves doing his will
Let's hope it is all of the politicians.
I believe only White people are eligible.
> Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) <
MAID. Gotta give the left credit for one thing. They sure can come up with cute names for horrible things. Biden’s “Build Back Better” is another example of that.
Anyway, a better name would be Medical Assistance in Discarding. It’s more honest. And they could keep the MAID.
> They’re just going to be sent to live on a farm. <
Or they’re just being resettled in the East - that’s what the Jews were told as they were shoved into the trains to Auschwitz.
Once people have been reduced to being resources, that’s exactly where it can lead.
JK! LOL! Just having a little fun. Relax.
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