Why is Canada’s assisted dying policy in the global spotlight?

In the long-running debate over medically assisted dying, one country has recently taken centre stage: Canada.

A common argument against legalising assisted dying is that it risks descent down a “slippery slope”, where the rules are loosened over time. Critics say this is happening in Canada, with the criteria for assisted dying having expanded once already and a further change planned for next year. So, is this argument fair?

Assisted dying is usually when …