The federal government plans to renegotiate the March 17, 2023 date for medical assistance in dying (MAiD) laws that would allow people with mental illness as their only underlying condition to seek a medically assisted death.
“We’re seeking to move that time period back,” federal Minister of Justice David Lametti said Thursday during a press conference, noting that “concerns” about the expansion have been heard from Canadians and experts.
“Many are concerned about how this will impact them and their loved ones,” he said.
Lametti noted that this legislation could be tabled as soon as the House returns.
“We know we need to get this right,” he said.
— More to come
More Stories
What Trudeau’s podcast appearances say about the Liberals’ next ballot box question
ANALYSIS | In videos and podcasts, Poilievre and Trudeau are eager to explain themselves — at length | CBC News
South Africa celebrates 30 years since end of apartheid, but discontent grows – National | Globalnews.ca