While I appreciate the point, I don't think it adds anything. I think it creates uncertainty in the law. We heard from the department that “directly or indirectly” causes a problem for an amendment to the Criminal Code. The words “to provide or assist”.... The word “assist” is very clear in that it is covering more people than just those actually providing the medical assistance in dying. I think it covers what we are trying to do. I think “directly or indirectly” would cause a problem for us, and I wouldn't support the subamendment.
On May 10th, 2016. See this statement in context.