Bill delaying assisted dying expansion for mental illness passed by House of Commons – National | 24CA News
A Liberal invoice to delay the deliberate growth of Canada’s medically assisted dying regime has handed third studying within the Senate.
The growth, which was initially slated for March 17, would come with individuals whose sole underlying situation is a psychological dysfunction.
Justice Minister David Lametti introduced the delay in February, saying extra time was wanted to make sure health-care professionals and Canadian society have been ready for the growth.
That will now occur one 12 months later, in March 2024.
Federal officers say the delay will enable extra time to develop observe requirements and evaluation tips for advanced assisted-dying requests.
While all events supported the delay, the Conservatives are calling for the growth to be scrapped altogether.
