This is an item that I don't think has been raised by any witnesses yet. One of the criteria for being eligible for medical assistance in dying is that the person is eligible outside of for any applicable residence or waiting period for health services funded by a government of Canada. While I understand the policy purpose of this, it strikes me as a little incongruous to have it in the Criminal Code, and it might detract from the rights of people in general who might otherwise legitimately want to receive medical assistance in dying. Could you comment on that?
On May 5th, 2016. See this statement in context.