Complaint filed over MP saying fentanyl ‘readily available’ in MAID report
The quote is included in Powlowski's written argument against expanding access to MAID for mental illness until fundamental concerns are addressed.
A member of Parliament, Dr. Marcus Powlowski, is facing a complaint from a woman who claims his remarks about medical assistance in dying for mental disorders are dangerous and misleading. The complainant, Claire Brosseau, is upset by Powlowski's suggestion that fentanyl is a safe and easy option for suicide. In his June report, Powlowski stated that ending one's life is "readily available" in Canada, and that illicit narcotics like fentanyl are a "painless" choice.
Brosseau argues that these statements normalize suicide and create a risk of harm to vulnerable readers. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario is reviewing her complaint, and Powlowski has until October 22 to respond before it is brought to a committee for review. The federal government plans to introduce legislation this fall that would bar people with mental illness from accessing medical assistance in dying.
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