Photo by Becca Tapert on Unsplash In the political sphere of Canada, the debate surrounding Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) is troubling, unearthing not just legal but ethical and moral problems. At the core of this debate lies the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, specifically Section 7, which guarantees everyone the right to life, liberty, and security of the person and the right not to be deprived thereof except by the principles of fundamental justice; albeit not in absolute terms. The Charter, a revered document, is a sentinel of fundamental Canadian rights and freedoms, yet its interpretative nature leaves room for legal gymnastics.