Thank you, Mr. Moore.
At this time, I would like to give a ruling on CPC-1. Bill C-7 amends the Criminal Code to render medical assistance in dying more accessible to patients requesting it. CPC-1, this specific amendment, seeks to create a new offence against a person who would compel a health professional to offer the service of medical assistance in dying. This is a new concept that is not envisioned by the bill.
House of Commons Procedure and Practice, third edition, states the following on page 770:
An amendment to a bill that was referred to a committee after second reading is out of order if it is beyond the scope and principle of the bill.
In my opinion, amendment CPC-1 is creating a new concept that is beyond the scope of the bill. Therefore, I rule this amendment to be inadmissible.
This ruling also applies to CPC-10, but we'll get there shortly.
I will give the floor to the legislative clerk to explain this a little further for members' clarity as well.