OTTAWA – More than six in 10 Canadians worry that “financially or socially vulnerable people” might consider euthanasia “because they can’t access adequate, quality care.” That finding comes from a survey by the Angus Reid Institute in partnership with Cardus.

The same survey reveals that health care access can be especially difficult for Canadians with disabilities. Fully 57% of respondents with severe disabilities say they’ve faced discrimination in healthcare because of their impairments or limitations. Almost half of those with moderate disabilities say the same. These experiences include worse access and quality of care, as well as difficulty finding a primary care doctor, inaccessible treatment or testing locations. Those living with severe disabilities also report the strongest concerns with who might opt for medical assistance in dying, or MAiD, due to issues with care, compared to those without disabilities.

Furthermore, polling healthcare workers reveal