Canada's federal government is awaiting a report from a parliamentary committee regarding the potential expansion of medical assistance in dying (MAID) to include individuals with mental illnesses such as depression and personality disorders. Justice Minister Sean Fraser indicated that recommendations are expected by the end of June. Current legislation temporarily excludes those whose only medical condition is mental illness until 2027, when eligible individuals aged 18 and older may access MAID. Experts, particularly in education and disability studies, express deep concern that this expansion could impact high school students with disabilities, leading to ethical dilemmas and inadequate support. They highlight that many disabled students remain in high school until age 21 for continued learning opportunities, and the proposed changes may lead to situations where these students might seek support regarding MAID. With 90 disability and mental health organizations advocating for a halt to the expansion, there are fears that the rhetoric surrounding MAID could dehumanize people with disabilities and undermine the support systems they need. The authors argue that adequate funding and services should be prioritized over MAID as a solution to systemic failures in care and support.