Obviously we want to have a balanced and a fair approach to such a sensitive issue, making sure that we protect the rights of vulnerable people and also providing the right to end suffering should somebody choose to.
Mr. Hashmi, I will address my question to you initially. You outlined three recommendations with respect to the bill. You asked for more safeguards, specifically with respect to having a mandatory psychiatric evaluation forming part of the consent. Secondly, you looked at errors and asked that the substance to be administered be provided to only those who are authorized by the Minister of Health and the Minister of Justice. You also talked about conscience rights for the physicians or medical practitioners who are administering.
To begin with, I want to talk specifically with respect to conscience rights. Now, we have heard testimony from other witnesses who have indicated that there is a coroner's report. They've asked that the coroner's report become mandatory. The cause of death outlined in the coroner's report right now is not mandated to be listed as medical assistance in dying. I want the religious perspective on it. Do you think the cause of death being listed as suicide, in essence, is something that faith-based families would be comfortable with?