Mr. Speaker, advance requests have always been illegal in Canada. Now, we have launched a national conversation about advance requests, a conversation that is absolutely critical. When making such a major change, it is really important to have a conversation with all the provinces and territories, as well as with the families of people making such requests. I lost my grandmother to Alzheimer's, and it was really sad. Such a sensitive issue requires a conversation.
In the House of Commons on November 1st, 2024. See this statement in context.