Alberta Bill 18, Safeguards for Last Resort Termination of Life Act
Updated: Sep 9
Alberta Bill 18, Safeguards for Last Resort Termination of Life Act, was introduced on March 18, 2026 and passed on April 22, 2026.
This bill puts in place additional safeguards for euthanasia in Alberta.
The proposed safeguards include:
limiting MAiD to adults whose natural death is expected within 12 months
requiring medical practitioners provide information about MAiD only at the patient's request
no eligibility for MAiD when mental illness is the sole underlying medical condition
Bill 18 states medical practitioners have the right not to participate in MAiD and health care facilities are able to be MAiD-free spaces. Both medical practitioners and health care facilities must direct an individual to resources that provide accurate information about all available medical options.
Related resources
EFC letter on Bill 18 passing (Apr. 2026)
EFC submission to the AB consultation on MAiD (Dec. 2024)
