Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) is a process where an individual consents to medical help to end their life. In Canada, eligibility requires the person to be an adult and mentally capable of making their own medical decisions. (Government of Canada) Assisted suicide remains a deeply polarized issue, often framed as a conflict between preserving life and respecting individual autonomy. To understand these positions, we can look at two major ethical theories. The Kantian framework, which is based on duty and rationalism, is typically used to argue against assisted suicide. In contrast, the…