I know that the question of conscience rights of medical practitioners is one that has been raised in many forums. Certainly it was raised at the special joint committee.
Nothing in our legislation would compel a medical practitioner to perform medical assistance in dying. As you point out, the regulatory jurisdiction falls to the provinces and territories. Having said that, I know that my colleague, Minister Philpott, will continue to work extremely collaboratively, as she has been, with the provinces and territories to assist them where possible in ensuring that there is that comprehensive regulatory framework put in place.