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03:12:21

In Committee from the Senate of Canada

Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying - November 28, 2023

The joint committee of MPs and Senators gathers to examine a recommendation made by the committee in a previous report. Appearing as witnesses are representatives from the Canadian Psychological Association, Collège des médecins du Québec, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, along with H. Archibald Kaiser and Dr. K. Sonu Gaind who testify as individuals.
02:59:14

In Committee from the Senate of Canada

Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying - November 21, 2023

The joint committee of MPs and senators gathers to examine a recommendation made by the committee in a previous report. Appearing as witnesses are officials and representatives from the Department of Health, Department of Justice, Canadian Association of MAiD Assessors and Providers, Nova Scotia Health and the University of Manitoba, along with several doctors and professors with expertise in health law and medical assistance in dying. (MAiD)
00:11:10

In Committee from the Senate of Canada

Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying - October 31, 2023

Senators and MPs meet to elect joint chairs to head the committee.
02:16:04

In Committee from the Senate of Canada

Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying - November 25, 2022

Academicians brief the committee on the provisions of the Criminal Code related to Medical Assistance in Dying. Appearing are Catherine Frazee (Toronto Metropolitan University), Isabel Grant (University of British Columbia) and Megan Linton (PhD Candidate).
02:16:37

In Committee from the Senate of Canada

Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying - November 22, 2022

The committee gets briefed by academicians and legal experts as the continue their statutory review of the Provisions of the Criminal Code Relating to Medical Assistance in Dying and their application. Appearing as witnesses are Liana Brittain, Karen Ethans, Heidi Janz, David Shannon, Jessica Shaw, and Tim Stainton.
02:26:24

In Committee from the Senate of Canada

Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying - November 18, 2022

The committee resumes the statutory review of the Provisions of the Criminal Code Relating to Medical Assistance in Dying and their Application. Appearing are Sylvie Champagne and Catherine Claveau (Barreau du Québec), Gabrielle Peters (Disability Filibuster), Krista Carr (Inclusion Canada), Dr. André Luyet and Dr. Mauril Gaudreault (Collège des médecins du Québec), and Kerri Joffe (ARCH Disability Law Centre).
01:58:36

In Committee from the Senate of Canada

Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying - November 1, 2022

The committee reviews the provisions of the Criminal Code relating to medical assistance in dying and their application, including but not limited to issues relating to mature minors, advance requests, mental illness, the state of palliative care in Canada and the protection of Canadians with disabilities. Jennifer Gibson (University of Toronto), Dr. Gordon Gubizt (Dalhousie University), Dr. Kathryn Morrison, Dr. Chantal Perrot and Peter Reiner (University of British Columbia), and Kimberley Widger appear as witnesses.
02:18:55

In Committee from the Senate of Canada

Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying - October 28, 2022

The committee continues its review of the provisions of the Criminal Code relating to medical assistance in dying and their application, including but not limited to issues relating to mature minors, advance requests, mental illness, the state of palliative care in Canada and the protection of Canadians with disabilities. Dr. Jonas-Sébastien Beaudry, Dr. Alice Maria Chung and Dr. Jude Poirier (McGill University), Dr. Marcia Sokolowski (Baycrest Health Sciences), Dr. Ross Upshur (University of Toronto), and Dr. Ellen Wiebe (medical doctor) appear as witnesses.
02:13:46

In Committee from the Senate of Canada

Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying - October 25, 2022

The committee continues to review 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. Blair Bigham (McMaster University), Sandra Demontigny, Adelina Iftene (law professor), Dr. David Lussier (geriatric physician), Dr. Félix Pageau (geriatrician and researcher) and Dr. Dorothy Pringle (University of Toronto) appear as witnesses.
01:57:57

In Committee from the Senate of Canada

Special 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.
03:04:25

In Committee from the Senate of Canada

Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying - October 7, 2022

The committee continues its review of provisions of the Criminal Code relating to medical assistance in dying and their application, including issues relating to mature minors, advance requests, mental illness, the state of palliative care in Canada and the protection of Canadians with disabilities. Dr. Geneviève Dechêne and Dr. James Downar (University of Ottawa), Spencer Hawkswell (TheraPsil), Mike Kekewich (Champlain Regional MAID Network), Dr. José Pereira (McMaster University) and Dr. Louis Roy (Collège des médecins du Québec) appear as witnesses.
04:03:48

In Committee from the Senate of Canada

Review of Sections of the Criminal Code Relating to MAID Legislation

Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying - May 26, 2022 : The committee continues its review of the provisions of the Criminal Code relating to medical assistance in dying and the issues related to mature minors, advance requests, mental illness, the state of palliative care in Canada, and the protection of Canadians with disabilities. The committee hears from Dr. John Maher (Ontario Association for ACT & FACT), Dr. Alison Freeland (Canadian Psychiatric Association), and Dr. Mona Gupta (Expert Panel on MAID and Mental Illness), in addition to a panel of academics.
01:02:40

In Committee from the Senate of Canada

Review of Sections of the Criminal Code Relating to MAID Legislation

Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying - May 16, 2022: The special joint committee continues its review of the provisions of the Criminal Code relating to medical assistance in dying and their application, including but not limited to issues relating to mature minors, advance requests, mental illness, the state of palliative care in Canada and the protection of Canadians with disabilities. Appearing as witnesses are Andrew Adams, Sarah Jama (Disability Justice Network of Ontario) and Ghislain Leblond.
02:57:00

In Committee from the Senate of Canada

Physicians and Academic Experts On MAID and the Criminal Code

Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying - May 9, 2022: The special joint committee continues to review the provisions of the Criminal Code relating to medical assistance in dying and their application, including but not limited to issues relating to mature minors, advance requests, mental illness, the state of palliative care in Canada and the protection of Canadians with disabilities. Appearing as witnesses are Louise Bernier (University of Sherbrooke), Dr. Lauren Boisvert (Physician), Danielle Chalifoux (Lawyer), Dr. Catherine Ferrier (Physician), Dr. Romayne Gallagher (University of British Columbia), Trudo Lemmens (University of Toronto), Dr. Susan MacDonald (Memorial University of Newfoundland) and Dr. Lilian Thorpe (University of Saskatchewan).
02:03:37

In Committee from the Senate of Canada

Former Sen. James Cowan On MAID and the Criminal Code

Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying - May 5, 2022: Former senator and board member of the national human rights charity Dying with Dignity Canada, James S. Cowan, offers his perspective to members studying the criminal code relating to medical assistance in dying. Also appearing as witnesses are Raphael Cohen-Almagor (University of Hull), Pierre Deschamps (Lawyer), and Helen Long (Dying with Dignity Canada).
02:26:00

In Committee from the Senate of Canada

Academics and Doctors Discuss the Government's Updated MAID Legislation

Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying - April 28, 2022: The committee continues to examine the statutory review of the provisions of the Criminal Code relating to medical assistance in dying. Medical professionals and academics appear as witnesses.
02:01:37

In Committee from the Senate of Canada

Special Joint Committee Continues to Review MAID Legislation

Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying - April 25, 2022: The joint committee continues its review of the federal government's medical assistance in dying legislation.
02:41:31

In Committee from the Senate of Canada

Briefing from Senior Officials From Health Canada

Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying - April 13, 2022 : Senior officials from Health Canada brief the committee on the statistical findings and observations on the government's 2020 annual report on MAID. Justice Canada representative Jay Potter also reviews MAID, provides an overview, and highlights concerns about the MAID federal framework. Also appearing are officials from Employment and Social Development Canada and Justice Canada.
01:07:18

In Committee from the Senate of Canada

Elections of Committee Chairs and Vice-Chairs

Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying - April 8, 2022: The joint committee elects Sen.Yonah Martin as the Senate's co-chair and Sen. Marie-Françoise Mégie as the committee's vice-chair. Liberal MP Marc Garneau is duly named as the committee's joint chair. Members also elect Conservative MP Michael Barrett as their first vice–chair and Bloc MP Luc Thériault as their second vice-chair.
01:08:30

In Committee from the Senate of Canada

Joint Committee Reviews Criminal Code Provisions Related to MAID

Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying: June 21, 2021: The committee continues its statutory review of provisions of the criminal code relating to medical assistance in dying. Appearing are Jocelyn Downie from Dalhousie University and Trudo Lemmens from the University of Toronto.