Canadian Man Declared “Dead” Wakes up After Botched Euthanasia

In this LifeNews article, a horrifying Canadian euthanasia case is presented as another warning about what happens when assisted death becomes normalized under government-approved medicine.

• A Canadian patient reportedly woke up after being declared dead following a botched euthanasia attempt.
• The doctor involved, Dr. James MacLean, was reviewed after two complaints tied to Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying program.
• In one case, MacLean allegedly used an anesthetic instead of the neuromuscular-blocking drug normally used because he could not locate it.
• After the patient resumed breathing, MacLean returned and administered additional substances before declaring him dead a second time.
• The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario found concerns with MacLean’s conduct, including poor judgment, inadequate records, and risks of perceived coercion.
• MacLean received a caution and agreed to conditions including at least six months of clinical supervision and unannounced inspections.
• The article argues that Canada’s euthanasia regime has rapidly expanded since legalization in 2016, including the removal of the “reasonably foreseeable” death requirement.
• It cites other controversial Canadian cases, including vulnerable people allegedly being offered or approved for assisted death despite serious questions about eligibility or pressure.
• Right To Life UK’s Catherine Robinson said the case shows that paper safeguards mean little when doctors ignore procedures.

Read the full story: https://www.lifenews.com/2026/05/29/canadian-man-declared-dead-wakes-up-after-botched-euthanasia/