I think this consultation was supposed to be extensive, and I'm really hoping that it goes forward that way. It is very interesting that most of the people who are here are MAID lobbyists.
The Council of Canadians with Disabilities and the Canadian Association for Community Living have actually said that this bill is very bad. There are 70 signatories, different advocacy groups for people with disabilities.
You guys need disability experts to speak to you about what they consider to be dangerous in this bill. You guys need expert physicians like neurologists, physiatrists, stroke specialists, and psychiatrists to weigh in on safeguards. We're talking about ending someone's life. I understand that some people perceive that as a merciful act, but I think everyone still agrees that there is no problem with trying to make sure that people who have transient suicidal ideation are not killed and that everything is offered to them so that they can go forward.
I strongly suggest to the committee that you have witnesses who are content experts in medicine.