How many peopled over the next 20 years does canada expect to kill through MAID?

Estimating the number of people over 20 years old that Canada expects to die through Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) over a 20-year period requires analyzing available data, trends, and projections while acknowledging the limitations of speculative forecasting. MAID, legalized in Canada in 2016 under Bill C-14 and expanded in 2021 under Bill C-7, allows eligible adults (18 and older) with grievous and irremediable medical conditions to receive assisted death. Since the question specifies "over 20 years," I’ll assume it refers to a 20-year period (e.g., 2023–2043, as 2023 is the most recent year with comprehensive data) and focus on...