We're confident this proposed legislation strikes the right balance and presents the best solution for Canada in recognizing individual autonomy and the protection of the vulnerable.
The Supreme Court said two things. One was that an absolute prohibition on medical assistance in dying is unconstitutional. The second thing they said was to Parliament, that we put a solution in place to provide for medical assistance in dying.
I have to say, and I think every person member around this table would agree, that this is an extremely complex and difficult issue. We have been careful to ensure that we adhere to the Supreme Court's decision in Carter, as well as to ensure that we balance the rights of individuals who could be more vulnerable.
We believe we have put forward the best solution for this country right now. It is really a paradigm shift in talking about death. It's a necessary conversation that isn't going to stop with the potential passage of this legislation, but will continue.