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Or sign-in if you have an account.The report tabled Wednesday by the special joint committee of senators and MPs contains a single recommendation: “That the Government of Canada amend the Criminal Code to indefinitely exclude persons whose sole underlying medical condition is a mental illness from eligibility for medical assistance in dying.” Photo by Getty ImagesIt’s Wednesday, June 17. Here are the top stories we’re following today.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorA special joint committee of senators and MPs studying the issue has concluded that Canada’s Criminal Code should be amended to “indefinitely exclude” people with mental illness alone from being eligible for physician-assisted death. Marcus Powlowski, co-chair of the Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying, speaks to reporters on Parliament Hill, June 17, 2026. Photo by Blair Gable/Postmedia“MAID was meant to be a last resort, not death on demand. The evidence suggests we are already getting it wrong. At least the committee’s recommendation, if adopted, means the state is not going to be obliged to help take more lives that could be turned around,” writes Ivison. Police in Ontario raided a large contraband cigarette factory, seizing machinery and tobacco worth more than $10 million, and a handgun. Photo by Ontario Provincial PolicePolice say profits generated from the illegal tobacco production were channelled into a criminal enterprise outside the reserve. “This operation involved non-Indigenous criminal networks exploiting Indigenous lands, with profits that did not benefit our community,” said the reserve’s police chief. Lt.-Gov. Brenda Murphy delivers the Susan Holt-led Liberal government’s first Speech from the Throne in the New Brunswick Legislature in Fredericton on Nov. 19, 2024. Photo by Government of New Brunswick/SubmittedA recent Supreme Court ruling that bans the appointment of unilingual speakers to a bilingual government office, such as the governor general of New Brunswick, “just so happens to align with Liberal bilingualism mandates for executive roles in the federal government, Supreme Court judges and even private-sector bank managers,” Sarkonak writes. The courthouse in Prince George, B.C. where an Indigenous man was sentenced to the minimum for second-degree murder despite the ‘horrific’ murder of his wife and son. Photo by Government of B.C.The judge noted in his sentencing decision that both of the man’s parents were residential school survivors and he “grew up poor in a remote environment of violence and drug and alcohol abuse.” Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.