How Alberta Is Curbing Federal Euthanasia Policy With New Bill

Premier Danielle Smith at the Legislature in Edmonton on Dec. 10, 2025. The Canadian Press/Amber BrackenPremier Danielle Smith at the Legislature in Edmonton on Dec. 10, 2025. The Canadian Press/Amber Bracken|March 26, 2026Updated:March 26, 2026Alberta’s new bill on medically assisted death could dramatically change the use of euthanasia in the province—and set off a new phase in Canada’s highly controversial assisted dying regime.Premier Danielle Smith’s government introduced a bill on March 18 that it said would “strengthen protections for vulnerable Albertans“ and ensure medical assistance in dying (MAID) is not used ”when other care and treatment options are available.”