Sylvie Bérubé Bloc
Introduced as a private member’s bill. (These don’t often become law.)
Second reading (House), as of June 14, 2024
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This enactment amends the Criminal Code to provide that medical assistance in dying may be provided under a provincial framework that allows a person who has an illness that will deprive them of the capacity to consent to care to make an advance request for such assistance.
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Department of Justice—Main Estimates, 2024-25Business of SupplyGovernment Orders
May 23rd, 2024 / 9:55 p.m.
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Bloc
Martin Champoux Bloc Drummond, QC
Mr. Speaker, in light of what I said earlier about the difference between the social values and legal traditions of Quebec and Canada, will the minister commit to supporting the spirit of the bill that was introduced by my colleague, the member for Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou? This bill responds to the aspirations of the Quebec National Assembly and also to the will of the vast majority of Quebeckers. It seeks to allow advance requests for medical assistance in dying in Quebec.
Department of Justice—Main Estimates, 2024-25Business of SupplyGovernment Orders
May 23rd, 2024 / 7:35 p.m.
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Liberal
Arif Virani Liberal Parkdale—High Park, ON
Madam Chair, I believe that the member is referring to Bill C-390, tabled in the House just yesterday. We are currently in the process of analyzing and studying this bill. What I can point out is that I am already in contact with my Quebec government counterpart, Simon Jolin‑Barrette. We have already discussed this proposal. We are going to have further conversations about Quebec's priorities and objectives.
I want to emphasize that, when it comes to medical assistance in dying, a balance must always be struck between individual autonomy and the protection, conditions and precautions required to safeguard the most vulnerable. I am always guided by the quest for balance in this matter.
Sylvie Bérubé Bloc Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou, QC
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-390, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (provincial medical assistance in dying framework).
Mr. Speaker, I am very proud to rise today to introduce this important bill entitled an act to amend the Criminal Code regarding a provincial medical assistance in dying framework.
The purpose of my bill is to enable persons who have an incapacitating illness to make an advance request for medical assistance in dying, in accordance with the unanimous will of the Quebec National Assembly. The recognition of advance requests for MAID in the context of a serious, incurable, incapacitating illness would constitute an important step forward for patients' peace of mind.
The text of this bill amends the Criminal Code so that MAID can be provided under a provincial framework that stipulates that a person with an illness that could deprive them of the capacity to consent to care can make an advance request for MAID.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)