Absolutely.
On the first question, no, there's no problem in Quebec with—
conscientious objection.
It's something that is absolutely natural and it's perfect.
Whatever the reasons for conscientious objection, it is perfectly normal.
In Quebec, a physician who refuses to provide medical assistance in dying has a duty to refer the patient to the administration of an institution, which must in turn find a physician to provide that assistance. This is exactly the same problem we faced 40 years ago with abortion. It's exactly the same thing. It is perfectly normal.
I would say, however, that an institution cannot conscientiously object, especially a public institution. In the case of a private institution, be it Catholic, Muslim, Jewish or of any other religion—regardless, it makes no difference—, if it is completely private, it must have the right to set certain rules. In our opinion, though, if it receives public funding, it must comply with the patient's wishes.
An institution has a duty to provide care to patients, and medical assistance in dying is the ultimate act of compassionate care. If the physician does not wish to provide it, that's fine, but they must refer the patient to someone else.