As you know, the delivery of health care is in the domain of the provinces and territories. In introducing this bill, we've made it clear that the federal government acknowledges that medical assistance in dying is to be considered a medically necessary service. With any other medically necessary service, we expect provinces to act within the Canada Health Act and to be sure that all Canadians have access to these particular options for care. We will work with the provinces and territories to make sure Canadians have the access they require.
On May 2nd, 2016. See this statement in context.