Regardless of who has access to medical assistance in dying, we will always have to ensure that it is never requested for lack of appropriate treatment. Medical assistance in dying should never be chosen because patients suffering from a neurocognitive disorder don't have access to treatment appropriate to their condition. This currently applies in all cases, whether they involve cancers, physical disease or neurocognitive disorders. Consequently, we must ensure that patients are accurately diagnosed, that they are well supported when they request medical assistance in dying and that their request isn't made lightly for lack of other treatment.
On October 25th, 2022. See this statement in context.