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Majority of Liberal voters disagree with assisted dying for minors, people with mental illnesses

More than half of Liberal voters, however—and Canadians in general—support assisted dying rights for those who are not facing foreseeable death, according to an exclusive Forum Research Inc. poll.

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BY RACHEL AIELLO
July 13, 2016

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