Thank you, Mr. Chair.
My question is for Dr. L'Espérance.
Unfortunately, we don't yet have access to your brief. However, I read the brief from your association, which you tabled in the National Assembly last month, and in which you had made a proposal to have criteria and requirements for advance directives. I presume that you are still of the same opinion that is mentioned in this brief.
And you added:
It is worth emphasizing once more that the availability of [medical assistance in dying] prior to advanced cognitive deterioration provides serenity and peace of mind, and enables these people to live life to the fullest and enjoy precious moments for a time, without the anguish of a lengthy period of suffering and loss of dignity as death approaches.
Is that based on your experience? If so, could you tell us about it?
Are there any statistical data to support this claim?