Thank you very much, Madam Chair.
I am going to speak in French very slowly, given that I am going to ask an extremely difficult question.
A joint committee on medical assistance in dying, which includes senators and members of Parliament, has been set up. We are reviewing the act, which states that in 2023, a person requesting medical assistance in dying may be granted access in cases where mental illness is the sole underlying condition.
Moreover, we have also been asked to look at the issue of mature minors. That is the one million dollar question. I know that you do not necessarily have a ready answer, but you're here before me now and I am a member of this committee, so I'm asking you. I do not have a personal opinion on the subject, but I was a member of the Quebec Government and at that time, I voted in favour of medical assistance in dying.
It is important that you are here with us today. If you could give us your opinion on the subject, I would be most grateful. Indeed, we need to hear all opinions in order to make the most informed decision.