A Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) veteran is suing the federal government and Veterans Affairs Canada after allegedly having been offered medically assisted suicide unprompted.
Corben McGown, who was a supply technician with CAF’s logistics branch, is seeking at least $18 million in damages. This includes $3 million for emotional distress and $5 million for consequential losses to cover medical expenses, therapy costs, and any “other out-of-pocket expenses incurred because of the Defendant’s actions,” according to the statement of claim filed in Federal Court on March 5.
