Assisted dying discussion renews warnings about gaps in veteran care

Canadian veterans can struggle to access support when they return from duty. And now the stark stakes of that struggle are once again in the spotlight after a Global News exclusive revealed that medically-assisted dying was offered to a veteran seeking out treatment for post-traumatic stress.

Sources told Global News a Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) service agent brought up medical assistance in dying, or MAID, unprompted in a conversation with the combat veteran.

The incident is raising questions about the training being given to VAC employees, with Conservatives now calling for an inquiry. Mercedes Stephenson reports.

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