Date
2025-11-28
Category
Politics
Location
Unknown
Archive
Event #677
Canada MAID statistics 2024. Racial identity of recipients
In 2024, a total of 16,499 people in Canada received Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID).
Of those, 15,927 responded to a question on racial, ethnic, or cultural identity. Among respondents, 95.6% identified as Caucasian (White). Other groups included East Asian at 1.6% and smaller percentages for other identities.
For context, approximately 70% of Canada’s overall population identifies as Caucasian (White). The MAID report data reflects self-identification reported by individuals who received MAID in 2024.
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