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Minister Holland's appearance at HESA on Bill- C62.

The Committee of the Whole will be conducting a subject matter study of the bill, rather than performing the official committee stage examination. This type of proceeding is not unusual, particularly for government legislation that is facing an urgent deadline. As a result, the Committee can...

During January and early February 2020, the Government of Canada launched consultations on medical assistance in dying (MAID). The online consultation, which was a short questionnaire, was open to all members of the public from the morning of Monday, January 13th through to midnight on Monday,...

The Minister of Justice prepares a "Charter Statement" to help inform the public and Parliamentary debate on a government bill. One of the Minister of Justice's most important responsibilities is to examine legislation for consistency with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms ["The...

Briefing material for Minister Bennett for the appearance at SOCI of September 29 on the National Framework for Suicide Prevention

On March 17, 2021, Parliament passed revised legislation that makes important changes to who may be eligible to obtain medical assistance in dying and the process of assessment. These changes take effect immediately.

Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) - Your reporting responsibilities as a physician or nurse practitioner.

This page builds on questions from provinces, territories and practitioners involved in medical assistance in dying. It explains how healthcare providers can consistently apply Canada's medical assistance in dying (MAID) framework to assessments and delivery of MAID. This information will be...

Briefing binder used by Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC) before the Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs (LCJC) concerning Bill C-7, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying).

Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs Briefing Binder for the Minister of Health Study of Bill C-7, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying) November 25, 2020