Good evening. I would like to call this meeting to order.
Welcome to the meeting of the Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying.
I welcome the committee members, our witness and those watching this meeting on the web.
My name is Mark Garneau, and I am the House of Commons joint co‑chair of this committee. I am joined by the Honourable Yonah Martin, the Senate joint co-chair.
Today we are continuing our examination of the statutory review of the provisions of the Criminal Code relating to medical assistance in dying and their application.
I'd like to remind members and witnesses to keep their microphones muted unless recognized by name by one of the joint chairs. Just as a reminder, all comments should be addressed through the joint chairs. When speaking, please speak slowly and clearly. Interpretation in this video conference will work like an in-person committee meeting. You have the choice at the bottom of your screen of floor, English or French.
With that, I would like to welcome our witness for panel one, who is here to discuss MAID when a mental disorder is the sole underlying medical condition.
Welcome to Professor Jennifer Chandler, who is a professor of law at the University of Ottawa.
Thank you for joining us.
We'll begin with your opening remarks, Professor Chandler. You will have five minutes, which will be followed by a question period.
We'll go over to you, Professor Chandler.