Well, I don't think it can be said that Carter compels the extension of this opportunity to advance directives. I think the logic of Carter, however, compels that conclusion.
I think what you can be assured of is that if advance directives are not incorporated into this bill, there will be litigation over that issue. I think it's a given that either it will be put into the bill or its absence will be challenged. This is not an issue that I think will be left to the legislature ultimately. I think the courts will be asked to opine on this point if Bill C-14 remains silent on the point.