In Canada, "MAID" stands for Medical Assistance in Dying. It is a legal process where a person who meets specific eligibility criteria can receive assistance from a medical practitioner, such as a physician or nurse practitioner, to intentionally end their life in a medically supervised and controlled manner. The process is regulated by federal law and includes safeguards and eligibility requirements to ensure it is carried out ethically and legally. There are two methods of MAID in Canada: (1) a medical practitioner directly administering a substance that causes death, or (2) providing or prescribing a drug that the eligible person self-administers to end their life. Initially, MAID was available only for individuals whose death was reasonably foreseeable, but the eligibility criteria have expanded to include those with grievous and irremediable medical conditions even when death is not reasonably foreseeable. The eligibility for individuals with mental illness alone is postponed until March 17, 2027. MAID became legal in June 2016 with the passage of Bill C-14 and was further expanded by Bill C-7 in 2021. It is an important option for those experiencing intolerable suffering due to grievous and incurable medical conditions and is supported by most Canadians while raising ongoing ethical and legal discussions.