The anger stems from the fact that requests are approved in just one day, and the depression resulting from illness is often the motive for voluntary life-ending actions. It was previously reported that the Constitutional Court of Ecuador has permitted euthanasia in the country. It is noted that some governments worldwide have legislation allowing voluntary euthanasia, but it remains a criminal offense in the rest of the world. In the Netherlands and Belgium, euthanasia is legalized, but it is still considered 'murder', although the perpetrator (the doctor) is not prosecuted or punished as long as they meet certain legal exceptions. The New York Post revealed that the number of Canadians who ended their lives voluntarily through euthanasia has surpassed the number of this country's casualties in World War II. The newspaper pointed out that the legal euthanasia program in Canada came into effect on June 17, 2016. The publication stated that 'by 2024, the total number of deaths from euthanasia reached 76,475, which is almost double the number of Canadians lost in combat during World War II, which was 42,042'. The newspaper predicts that the number of deaths resulting from euthanasia will reach 100,000 by June 2026. The euthanasia program is facing increasing criticism.
