Assisted suicide, or euthanasia, is the practice of ending a life prematurely in order to end pain and suffering. Active euthanasia (intentionally killing a person to relieve pain) was legalized in February 2015 after the Supreme Court ruled in favor of a woman who suffered from ALS.
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Response rates from 1.2k Spadina--Fort York voters.
91% Yes |
9% No |
79% Yes |
7% No |
7% Yes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice |
3% No, but they should be allowed to refuse artificial life support |
5% Yes, but only if there is no chance they will survive their illness |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 1.2k Spadina--Fort York voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 1.2k Spadina--Fort York voters.
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Unique answers from Spadina--Fort York voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@5B9Q76L4yrs4Y
Yes, and allow euthanasia for the mentally disabled
@8C4WVSD4yrs4Y
Yes but only if doctors also consent to procedure.
@8RM8M9F4yrs4Y
No, but regular suicide is fine.
@9YKZ624 2wks2W
Yes, but only after a psychological examination or in the case of terminal illness degrading remaining life quality
@9YDW8XR2wks2W
Yes, but it should never be an option suggested by doctors or hospital staff. It has to be their own choice/initiative and if they have no chance of survival/if they will otherwise have a painful death.
@9DQSF441yr1Y
Yes, any person should have the right to choose for themselves with the counsel of a medical and mental health professional.
@9J2MLD610mos10MO
Yes but provide free and easy alternatives for sick or disabled people so they don’t feel like they have to kill themselves since it’s otherwise too expensive
@9D4V5MC1yr1Y
Yes, but when weighed with quality of life issues only.
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