Archbishop Leo to Carney: Slow MAID Expansion

0:00It's April 30th. I'm Cory with the story, and this is Canada News today, local news powered by AI. The archbishop of Toronto, Frank Leo, just dropped a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carneyn, hitting him right in his Catholic roots. He's pushing hard against expanding medical assistance in dying, or made, to folks whose only issue is mental illness. Dated April 20th, the letter backs a private member's bill to block that move. That expansion was slated to kick in next March, but now a parliamentary committee is digging into whether Canada is even ready for it. Archbishop Leo wants the Prime Minister to let liberal MPs vote their conscience on this bill. No party with. People are split on May's growth, especially with mental health in the mix, and this taps into bigger debates on life, suffering, and faith. The archbishop's call echoes, concerns from doctors and families, who've seen the programs reach wide and fast since it started. He's also telling Carney and Justice Minister Sean Fraser to pump the breaks on any more

1:00made expansions. Instead, focus on beefing up palliative care and real support for those battling tough times. This letter keeps the heat on as the committee wraps up its review, reminding us policy like this hits at the heart of what it means to choose life in. A Changing World