It can be extremely stressful for individuals to contemplate their end-of-life options, let alone try to navigate an often confusing health care system. With the legalization of medical assistance in dying in June 2016, Canadians were granted another option at end of life — but confusion over interpreting the new law and understanding the process has led to unnecessary trauma and obstacles for people and their loved ones.
If you have specific questions about your personal end-of-life care options, we encourage you to contact your health care provider. If you do not have a health care provider, please contact Dying With Dignity Canada’s Personal Support team by emailing support@dyingwithdignity.ca or calling us toll-free at 1-844-395-3640. Our Personal Support team also provides patient navigation services if you encounter barriers to accessing your choice of a medically assisted death, or if you have general questions about the medical assistance in dying (MAID) process.
- Click here to learn more about Canada’s assisted dying law, including the eligibility criteria
- Sign up to be notified when our patient navigation booklet for MAID is available
Where can I find more information about MAID in my community?
Along with our FAQ page on Canada’s assisted dying law, we’ve compiled a list of provincial and territorial assisted dying contacts to help you get started.
This page is being monitored and will be updated as information becomes available or changes.
Jump to:
- General information about assisted dying in Canada
- British Columbia
- Alberta
- Saskatchewan
- Manitoba
- Ontario
- Quebec
- New Brunswick
- Nova Scotia
- Prince Edward Island
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Yukon
- Northwest Territories
- Nunavut
General information about assisted dying in Canada
British Columbia
Regional MAID contacts:
Fraser Health:
- Email: mccc@fraserhealth.ca
- Phone: 604-587-7878
- Other resources:
Interior Health:
- Email: MAiD@interiorhealth.ca
- Phone: 250-870-4669 (local Kelowna number), 1-877-442-2001 (toll-free)
- Other resources:
Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority):
- Email: maid@viha.ca
- Phone: 250-727-4382 (local Victoria number), 1-877-370-8699 (toll-free)
- Other resources:
Northern Health:
- Email: maid@northernhealth.ca
- Phone: 250-645-6417 (local Prince George number)
- Other resources:
Vancouver Coastal Health:
- Email: assisteddying@vch.ca
- Phone: 1-844-550-5556 (toll-free)
- Other resources:
Other resources:
Alberta
Alberta Health Services MAID Team
- Email: MAID.careteam@ahs.ca
- Phone: 811 (AHS Health Link)
Other resources:
- AHS’s webpage on care coordination for medical assistance in dying
- Medical assistance in dying: Frequently asked questions for patients and family members (PDF)
- How Do I Access Medical Assistance In Dying Services in Alberta? — English (PDF)
- Comment faire une demande officielle d'aide médicale à mourir dans l'Alberta? — French/Français (PDF)
- Saying Farewell: A guide to assist you with preplanning and with the death and dying process (PDF)
- Dire Adieu: Un guide pour vous aider à composer avec la mort et son processus (PDF)
Saskatchewan
Starting on Oct. 29, 2018, HealthLine — a 24/7 provincial health resource that provides professional health advice and mental health support — will become the main source of information about MAID in Saskatchewan. You can access HealthLine by dialling 811. HealthLine will become a central access point for MAID inquiries and information for both patients and practitioners in the province.
Email: MAIDReginaArea@saskhealthauthority.ca
Phone: 306-766-4551 (local Regina number)
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- Phone: 800-667-7766 (toll-free) in Saskatchewan
- Email: info@health.gov.sk.ca for general inquiries
Manitoba
Provincial MAID Team (operated by the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority)
- Email: maid@wrha.mb.ca
- Phone: 204-926-1380 (local Winnipeg number), 1-844-891-1825 (toll-free)
- Online contact form: http://www.wrha.mb.ca/maid/contact.html
Other resources:
Ontario
Provincial care-coordination service for medical assistance in dying
- Phone: 1-866-286-4023 (toll-free), TTY 1-844-953-3350 (information services available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; referral services available Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Services in English and French, but service in other languages can be arranged.)
Other resources:
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- The Government of Ontario’s webpage on medical assistance in dying
- The Government of Ontario’s “Medical Assistance in Dying: Information for Patients” booklet (PDF)
- Bereavement peer support: Ottawa-region support group for families who have gone through, or are currently going through, the MAID process
Quebec
- Phone number for the Québec City region: 418-644-4545
- Phone number for the Montreal region: 514-644-4545
- Phone number for the rest of Quebec: 877-644-4545 (toll-free)
More information:
New Brunswick
Government of New Brunswick
- Phone: 506-457-4800 (local number)
- Email (from a web browser only)
Regional MAID contacts
Horizon Health Network:
- Phone numbers:
- Fredericton area: 506-452-5400
- Miramichi area: 506-623-3000
- Moncton area: 506-857-5111
- Saint John area: 506-648-6000
- Upper River Valley area: 506-375-5900
- Email: Horizon@HorizonNB.ca
Vitalité Health Network:
- Phone: 506-544-2133 (local number) or 1-888-472-2220 (toll-free)
- Email: info@vitalitenb.ca
Other resources:
- Government of New Brunswick’s page on medical assistance in dying
- Horizon Health Network’s page on medical assistance in dying
- Vitalité Health Network’s page on medical assistance in dying
- Medical assistance in dying patient brochure (PDF)
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Health Authority’s MAID information line:
- Phone: 902-491-5892 (local Halifax number) Voicemail is checked between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Atlantic, Monday to Friday.
More information:
Prince Edward Island
Health PEI:
- Phone: 902-368-6130 (local number)
- Email: healthpei@gov.pe.ca
- For more information, call 811
More information:
Newfoundland and Labrador
Provincial coordinator: Dr. Aaron McKim
- Email: aaron.mckim@gov.nl.ca
- Phone: 709-729-3103 (local)
Regional contacts:
Labrador-Grenfell Health:
- Dr. Gabe Woollam
- Email: gabe.woollam@lghealth.ca
- Phone: 709-897-2350
Western Health:
- Dr. Dennis Rashleigh
- Email: dennisrashleigh@westernhealth.nl.ca
- Phone: 709-637-5000 ext. 5168
Central Health:
- Sueann Fry
- Email: sueann.fry@centralhealth.nl.ca
- Phone: 709-533-2374 or 709-292-2151
Eastern Health:
- Judy Davidson
- Email: judy.davidson@easternhealth.ca
- Phone: 709-777-7679
Note: These listed contacts are active Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Newfoundland time, excluding holidays.
More information:
Yukon
Yukon Health and Social Services
- Phone: 867-667-5695
- Toll-free (Yukon, Nunavut and Northwest Territories): 1-800-661-0408 ext. 5695
- Email: hss@gov.yk.ca
More information:
Northwest Territories
NWT Central Coordinating Services:
- Phone: 855-846-9601 (toll-free) or 867-767-9050, extension 49008 (Available Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mountain)
Other resources:
- Government of the Northwest Territories’ webpage on medical assistance in dying
- Medical assistance in dying – Information for patients and families (PDF)
- Medical assistance in dying – Questions and answers for patients and families (PDF)
Nunavut
Nunavut Department of Health:
- Email: info.maid@gov.nu.ca
- Phone: 867-975-5700 (general inquiries)
Date modified: 2018-10-16