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Mental health decision looms for Canada’s assisted dying law

Liberal government paused law expansion over widespread concerns about possible consequences

John Scully wants to know that a medically-assisted death would be an option for him, should he want one.

The former war correspondent suffers from severe mental illness, a mix of post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and anxiety.

He is speaking out again as the Liberals face a looming decision about whether to proceed with an expansion of medically assisted dying currently set to take effect in March.

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