I do appreciate the spirit in which Ms. May has presented this amendment, and I very much agree with the intent behind it. I think that the past couple of weeks, and, in fact, this whole experience with medical assistance in dying, have really shed light on how important such an issue is and how varied the opinions are on how this should become law, whose rights are to be included, and how the process is to be administered. I appreciate that such a study needs to be done....and that we really undertake a big review on how and what the best way is to do this.
I do appreciate that such a review should be initiated. However, having gone through the time constraints we have with passing this bill and getting it through the House, etc., I also appreciate the time that is required in undergoing such a review. I don't think it would be beneficial to tie the hands of the minister by setting a specific timeline. I think we should give this a wholesome review as it is, so I will not be supporting the second clause of this amendment.