Discussion · Oral Questions
Sean Fraser Liberal
“This bill lets a person make an advance request for medical assistance in dying while they can still decide for themselves. That makes sure their wishes are followed later. There will be strict rules at every step, and provinces will decide if they want to offer this option.”
“Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for the question and for his work on this very important file. When someone is diagnosed with an incurable illness, it is very hard on them and their entire family. Under this bill, a person could make an advance request while they are still able to decide for themselves. This will ensure that their wishes are honoured later on. There will be strict safeguards at every stage. The provinces will decide whether to offer this option, and we will work with them.”
Official Hansard
Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for the question and for his work on this very important file. When someone is diagnosed with an incurable illness, it is very hard on them and their entire family. Under this bill, a person could make an advance request while they are still able to decide for themselves. This will ensure that their wishes are honoured later on. There will be strict safeguards at every stage. The provinces will decide whether to offer this option, and we will work with them.