Michael Fenrick
CanadalawyerMale5.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Michael Fenrick is a Toronto lawyer known for advocating on behalf of clients seeking access to medical assistance in dying (MAID). He is currently representing Claire Brosseau, a woman with bipolar disorder seeking an exemption to access MAID, despite existing laws that restrict access for individuals with mental illness as their sole condition. Fenrick has argued in court that recent parliamentary reports should not influence the legal proceedings regarding MAID access for mental health patients.
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Ms. Brosseau’s lawyer, Michael Fenrick, argued the report from a majority of members on a parliamentary committee should not be considered.
Attorney-General’s lawyer asks court to consider parliamentary report on MAID for mental illnessThe Globe and Mail·Canada· 2026-07-22
Canada· 2026-07-22
Michael Fenrick is representing Claire Brosseau in her case regarding MAID access.
Lawyer for woman seeking MAID for mental illness asks court to ignore parliamentary reportThe Globe and Mail·Canada· 2026-07-21
Canada· 2026-07-21
