When Robert Latimer took the life of his severely disabled 12-year-old daughter Tracy (she was unable to walk,talk,or feed herself) ,it ignited a debate around the issue of___________________ in Canada.

A) assisted suicide
B) euthanasia
C) total institutions
D) resocialization

The act of Robert Latimer taking the life of his severely disabled daughter falls under the definition of euthanasia, which is the deliberate action taken with the intention of ending the life of an individual who is suffering from a terminal illness or severe disability. The debate that ensued in Canada was centered around the legality and ethics of euthanasia, particularly in cases involving minors.