Mr. Speaker, I think that advance requests are essential for people with degenerative diseases. We need to balance our personal beliefs with scientific facts. The medical sector is providing guidance.
Numerous reports have been submitted to the Select Committee on Dying with Dignity at the Quebec National Assembly. There is a whole process to manage medical assistance in dying. The decision-making process is very complex, so this is not done in isolation. I think that a person must be able to give consent to an action when they are fully aware. Not allowing this would infringe of some individuals' freedoms.