Bill C-277 (Historical)

Framework on Palliative Care in Canada Act

An Act providing for the development of a framework on palliative care in Canada

This bill was last introduced in the 42nd Parliament, 1st Session, which ended in September 2019.

Sponsor

Marilyn Gladu  Conservative

Introduced as a private member’s bill.

Status

This bill has received Royal Assent and is now law.

Summary

This is from the published bill. The Library of Parliament often publishes better independent summaries.

This enactment provides for the development of a framework designed to support improved access for Canadians to palliative care.

Elsewhere

All sorts of information on this bill is available at LEGISinfo, an excellent resource from the Library of Parliament. You can also read the full text of the bill.

Health Committee, on March 7, 2017

Health Committee, on March 9, 2017

  • Sharon Baxter, Executive Director, Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association
  • Josette Roussel, Senior Nurse Advisor, Canadian Nurses Association
  • J. David Henderson, President, Canadian Society of Palliative Care Physicians
  • Martin Chasen, Medical Director of Palliative Care, Brampton Civic Hospital, William Osler Health System

Health Committee, on March 21, 2017