Discussion · Government Orders
Jacques Ramsay Liberal
“We need a basic national framework for assisted dying. This allows provinces to handle it their own way, but still makes sure a person's request is honoured if they move to another province. We can agree on this without stepping on provincial powers.”
“Mr. Speaker, I mentioned a common or basic framework. Within this common framework, I think that each province could choose to provide medical assistance in dying in a manner that reflects its own approach and particular circumstances. That said, I consider it important to ensure that someone who submits a request for medical assistance in Vancouver receives a response to their request after moving to Montreal, or vice versa. To me, that seems a simple matter of common sense. I am confident that, within Canada, we can agree on such a framework without encroaching on each other’s jurisdictions.”
Official Hansard
Mr. Speaker, I mentioned a common or basic framework. Within this common framework, I think that each province could choose to provide medical assistance in dying in a manner that reflects its own approach and particular circumstances. That said, I consider it important to ensure that someone who submits a request for medical assistance in Vancouver receives a response to their request after moving to Montreal, or vice versa. To me, that seems a simple matter of common sense. I am confident that, within Canada, we can agree on such a framework without encroaching on each other’s jurisdictions.