C-260Government of CanadaLIBERAL
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying — protection against coercion)
Creates a new Criminal Code offence for pressuring or coercing a person into medical assistance in dying (MAID). Comes after concerns raised by disability-rights groups and patient-advocacy organizations about end-of-life decisions influenced by family or institutional pressure.
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1st Reading✓
2nd Reading4
Committee5
Report6
3rd Reading7
Royal AssentQuick learn
Makes it a criminal offence to pressure someone into asking for medical assistance in dying. The bill is meant to protect patients (often elderly or seriously ill) from family or institutional pressure to choose MAID.
Issues this bill touches
- Healthcare
MAID amendments protecting against intimidation of providers.
Legislative history
- Introduced
Tabled in the originating chamber by the sponsor.
View source - First reading
First reading in the House of Commons.
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Reviewed clause by clause by a standing committee; amendments possible.
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Sponsored by
Lori IdloutLIBERALOfficial source
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