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House Hansard - 152

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 2, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 152 - Feb/2/23
Hon. David Lametti (Minister of Justice, Lib.)
  • Feb/2/23 10:03:18 a.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-39 
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-39, An Act to amend An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying).
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Context: House Hansard - 152 - Feb/2/23
Ms. Patricia Lattanzio (Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel, Lib.)
  • Feb/2/23 3:02:23 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the Minister of Justice just announced today his intention to delay by one year the expansion of the medical assistance in dying legislation to those suffering solely from a mental illness. We know that medical assistance in dying is a complex issue and very personal for many Canadians. Can the minister explain the reasons for his decision?
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Context: House Hansard - 152 - Feb/2/23
Hon. David Lametti (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Lib.)
  • Feb/2/23 3:02:53 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, grazie to my colleague from Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel for her question and her leadership. It is indeed a very complex issue. That is why we have listened to the experts, the members of the medical community and the citizens who asked for more time to develop clear standards. Canada has developed medical assistance in dying legislation that supports autonomy and freedom of choice while protecting the vulnerable. We will continue in that direction and we will do it right.
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