Jane Philpott on An Act to Amend the Criminal Code and to make related amendments to other Acts (medical assistance in dying)

In the House of Commons on June 16th, 2016. See this statement in context.

An Act to Amend the Criminal Code and to make related amendments to other Acts (medical assistance in dying)Government Orders

June 16th, 2016 / 12:15 p.m.

Liberal

Jane Philpott Liberal Markham—Stouffville, ON

Madam Speaker, this legislation would change the social fabric of this country. We need to think about how this legislation would affect the lives of individual Canadians as they face the end of their life. We are pleased to put forth a piece of legislation that we believe is the right approach for Canada.

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