Medical Assistance in Dying committee  I should start by recognizing how sensitive and complex the issue is. Taking the time to do things right is key. However, we should not shut out people whose MAID request is based solely on their mental disorder, because we don't have widely accepted standards and guidelines. We have to keep examining the issue and working together to set parameters and identify best practices and standards, so that a large segment of the population that has been overlooked—those experiencing tremendous suffering because of health disorders—can have access to a type of care that has been available in Canada for a few years already.