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House Hansard - 279

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 9, 2024 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 279 - Feb/9/24
Mr. Luc Thériault (Montcalm, BQ)
  • Feb/9/24 11:38:11 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, it has been a year since the Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying recommended allowing advance requests. That was what the vast majority of the committee members wanted. We need to allow advance requests for people who are suffering from conditions like dementia and Alzheimer's. The federal government has been dragging its feet for a year on implementing the committee's strongest recommendation. Why?
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Context: House Hansard - 279 - Feb/9/24
Mr. Luc Thériault (Montcalm, BQ)
  • Feb/9/24 11:39:16 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, medical assistance in dying is a matter of freedom of choice. The Liberals should understand that. The role of the state is to guarantee the conditions for exercising a free and informed choice. Those who do not want medical assistance in dying do not need to apply for it. It is as simple as that. The National Assembly is unanimous. Quebec is ready. It has its own legislation. Will the federal government amend the Criminal Code to allow advance requests for people who are suffering?
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