Assisted suicide, or euthanasia, is the practice of ending a life prematurely in order to end pain and suffering. Active euthanasia (intentionally killing a person to relieve pain) was legalized in February 2015 after the Supreme Court ruled in favor of a woman who suffered from ALS.
85% Yes |
15% No |
75% Yes |
12% No |
7% Yes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice |
3% No, but they should be allowed to refuse artificial life support |
4% Yes, but only if there is no chance they will survive their illness |
See how support for each position on “Euthanasia” has changed over time for 123k Canada voters.
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See how importance of “Euthanasia” has changed over time for 123k Canada voters.
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Unique answers from Canada users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@5B9Q76L4yrs4Y
Yes, and allow euthanasia for the mentally disabled
@8RM8M9F3yrs3Y
No, but regular suicide is fine.
@8C4WVSD4yrs4Y
Yes but only if doctors also consent to procedure.
@9JWMJCZ 4mos4MO
They can deny artificial life support but they would have to go through a psychological assessment and they can choose if assisted suicide is an option for them or they can decide to choose a treatment if there is a cure for the disease by the lawful creed of the knight order.
@9J2MLD65mos5MO
Yes but provide free and easy alternatives for sick or disabled people so they don’t feel like they have to kill themselves since it’s otherwise too expensive
@9HW52K85mos5MO
No, they should be forced to suffer through whatever ailments they have until they die a natural death
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