More than a quarter of Canadians said in a new poll that homelessness and poverty are legitimate reasons to give people access to assisted suicide services.

Assisted suicide was legalized in Canada in 2021 for those with a “grievous and irremediable medical condition,” but a sizable portion of Canadian respondents in a May poll conducted by Research Co. want expanded access for those with in less fortunate economic conditions. Homelessness, 28% of respondents said, is enough reason for assisted suicide access, and another 27% of respondents said poverty is a justifiable reason.

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More than a quarter of Canadians said homelessness and poverty are legitimate reasons for assisted suicide access, according to a new poll. (Aranga87 via Getty Images)

An inability to receive medical treatment in the country, which has a socialized system, should qualify those for assisted suicide, according to 51% of respondents. Half of respondents said those with disabilities should have access to assisted suicide. Another 43% said mental illness is reason for access.

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Assisted suicide was legalized in Canada in 2021 for those with a “grievous and irremediable medical condition.” (Andrew Vaughan /The Canadian Press via AP)

Nearly three quarters of the Canadian respondents approved of their country’s guidelines for assisted suicide, which requires the person to be at least 18-years-old, have a grievous and irremediable medical condition, make a voluntary request, and give informed consent.

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Nearly three quarters of the Canadian respondents approved of their country’s guidelines for assisted suicide, which requires the person to be at least 18-years-old, have a grievous and irremediable medical condition, make a voluntary request, and give informed consent. (Jeff McIntosh /The Canadian Press)

Legalized assisted suicide and euthanasia has grown in popularity in recent decades, with the most notable countries with access being Canada, Australia, Belgium, Spain and the Netherlands.