An expansion of assisted suicide in Quebec will result in it having one of the most permissive regimes in the world.

A so-called “right to die” will be given to people who have a “severe physical impairment resulting in a significant and persistent disability”. The new law will also allow people to undergo the procedure in outdoor spaces, including public parks.

In addition, it will also allow people with diagnosed Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia to write advance directives requesting assisted suicide if their condition should decline further.

The updated law sailed through the province’s national assembly last week on a free vote, with just two Liberal MNAs voting against it, while a third abstained.

The new law also allows Quebecers to receive a doctor-assisted death in places other than hospitals, such as funeral homes and long-term care facilities. However, the practice cannot be promoted for commercial purposes and there cannot be any fees associated with receiving MAID.