Claire Brosseau
Claire Brosseau is a 49-year-old Canadian woman struggling with bipolar disorder who is advocating for her right to die, having taken her case to court after enduring decades of mental illness treatment.
Born on Aug 01, 1975 (50 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Canada | 2 | 7.00 | 0.16% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 60,663 | $1,700,000 | 2,713$ |
| Totals | 2 | 38,005,238 | 60,663 | $1,700,000 | 2,713$ |
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Recent Mentions
Canada:
Claire Brosseau’s legal pursuit to die by MAID underscores a contentious policy debate over whether patients with mental illness should be able to have medical help to end their lives.
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Canada:
Claire Brosseau is seeking an exemption that would allow her to access MAID for mental illness.
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Canada:
Claire Brosseau, now 49, has lived with Bipolar 1, a form of bipolar disorder, for 35 years.
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Canada:
In August, 2024, Claire Brosseau joined advocacy organization Dying With Dignity Canada in filing a lawsuit against the federal government over its decision to bar MAID in cases of mental illness.
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Taiwan:
Claire Brosseau, a Canadian woman who has been denied access to Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying program, is photographed at her home.
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