Afternoon front page: Experts divided over MAID for mentally ill; fallout from Liberals’ reaching majority government; and more

Conservative MP Tamara Jansen is the author of a private members' bill making its way through the House of Commons that would permanently ban assisted suicide where the sole underlying medical condition is a mental illness. Photo by Adrian Wyld /The Canadian Press

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It’s Wednesday, April 15. Here are the top stories we’re following today.

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Some experts tell Ottawa thousands would get maid for mental illness. Others disagree

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Experts at a special joint parliamentary committee on doctor-assisted death were divided on several issues, including whether it’s possible to predict with any certainty whether someone will get better or not, and just how many people might seek, and ultimately be granted, MAID for mental illness if it becomes lawful.

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The Liberal party celebrates new members of Parliament who won recent byelections on April 15, 2026. Photo by HYUNGCHEOL PARK/Postmedia

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A tale of two caucuses: Liberals cheer newest members, while Conservatives look to the ‘long game’

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Heading into a caucus meeting Wednesday, the first since the Liberal government reached majority status, no Conservative MPs showed any predilection to criticize leader Pierre Poilievre.

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‘He really wants power’: The Liberals are now fully The Carney Party

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Postmedia politics columnist Tasha Kheiriddin discusses her belief that we could see a different side to Mark Carney now the Liberals have a majority government. She also talks about the potential fallout for the Conservative Party.

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Jess Larochelle, front row middle, with fellow members of 33 Bravo team, nicknamed The Black Sheep. Photo by Courtesy Jeremy Leblanc

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‘Extraordinary valor’: Petition asks for review of Afghanistan vets for Canadian Victoria Cross

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“Allied nations awarded their highest honors for Afghanistan service: Britain awarded three Victoria Crosses, Australia awarded four, New Zealand awarded one, and the United States awarded 18 Medals of Honor, while Canada awarded none,” the petition states.

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People lining up at a Citizenship and Immigration Canada office are reflected in a sign. Photo by Handout/Immigration Canada Services

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International student in Canada on expired permit allowed to stay despite attempted auto theft

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An immigration tribunal ruled that the international student who was kicked out of college “was a dupe whose personal circumstances led him into trouble” and his actions “did not even lead to a criminal charge.”

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