Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying - October 21, 2022

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In Committee from the Senate of CanadaSpecial Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying - October 21, 2022

The committee reviews the provisions of the Criminal Code relating to medical assistance in dying and their application, including issues involving mature minors, advance requests, mental illness, the state of palliative care in Canada and the protection of Canadians with disabilities.

Dr. Sandy Buchman (North York General Hospital), Julie Campbell (nurse practitioner), Serge Gauthier (McGill University), Nancy Guillemette (Government of Quebec), Derek Ross (Christian Legal Fellowship), and Dr. Nathalie Zan appear as witnesses.