Stephanie McLean, Secretary of State (Seniors)
“We could not agree on how much time to spend debating the bill on medically assisted dying. I am giving notice that the government will move to set a time limit on the debate.”
“Mr. Speaker, an agreement could not be reached under the provisions of Standing Order 78(1) or 78(2) with respect to the second reading stage of Bill C-41, an act to amend the Criminal Code, an act to amend the Criminal Code regarding medical assistance in dying and to make related amendment to other acts. Under the provisions of Standing Order 78(3), I give notice that a minister of the Crown will propose at the next sitting a motion to allot a specific number of days or hours for the consideration and disposal of proceedings at the said stage.”
Mr. Speaker, an agreement could not be reached under the provisions of Standing Order 78(1) or 78(2) with respect to the second reading stage of Bill C-41, an act to amend the Criminal Code, an act to amend the Criminal Code regarding medical assistance in dying and to make related amendment to other acts. Under the provisions of Standing Order 78(3), I give notice that a minister of the Crown will propose at the next sitting a motion to allot a specific number of days or hours for the consideration and disposal of proceedings at the said stage.