Canada's MAiD program, Transhumanism, and Assisted suicide

The slippery slopes of assisted suicide—expanded eligibility, coercion, devaluation of life, and ethical erosion—hinge on implementation and cultural attitudes. The potential for coercion in poorly regulated systems is a significant concern, while robust safeguards (e.g., Switzerland’s model) can mitigate them. The transhumanism connection lies in shared themes of autonomy, technological control, and redefining human limits.

Canada’s MAiD (Medical Assistance in Dying) program, which expanded rapidly since 2016, has faced criticism for cases where poverty or lack of social support influenced decisions. Legalizing assisted suicide is a deeply polarizing issue, and its potential societal impacts—often framed as “slippery slopes”—depend on how it’s implemented and the cultural context. Sometimes, it must be uncomfortable to be Canadian. When it comes to their MAiD program, they are an ill-informed society and letting the government get away with bizarre policies and actions. They make it a…