Madam Speaker, I appreciate the honouring of the stories. I have had a dear loved one choose to use MAID for the next step in his journey. It was a very painful and beautiful day for the loved ones who were with him. One of the things I remember distinctly is that his doctor of over 30 years was a very strong Christian. He felt he could not take that step, but still showed up and held hands with him in his final moments. I remember feeling such respect and love in that room.
When we talk about the subject, the most important thing is the unnecessary suffering. We need to end that, not only for the person experiencing it but for the pressure of watching their loved ones go through that unnecessary suffering.
Could the member speak more about how important this broader review is? When we look at advance directives and vulnerable populations, all of us in the House, regardless of our point of view, want there to be a thoughtful discussion that provides this place with very thoughtful responses and actions we can take in the future.