Medical Assistance in Dying committee  Thank you very much. We'll move on to Monsieur Thériault for five minutes.

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  Thank you, Mr. Kram. Next we're going to have Monsieur Arseneault for five minutes.

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  Thank you very much. Mr. Kram, you have two minutes.

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  Madame Vien, you have 20 seconds.

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  Thank you. Thank you to all the witnesses for your testimony this morning. For the first questions from the CPC we'll have Madame Vien for three minutes, followed by Mr. Kram for two minutes. Madame Vien, go ahead.

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  Thank you.

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  I will continue with Dr. Macdonald. Dr. Macdonald, as you say, there is such a lack of data and specifically a lack of Canada-specific data, which is very important. I want to ask whether you believe this essential data will be important for lawmakers, especially as we consider any expansion of MAID for minors.

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  Yes, I absolutely agree with you. As a parent, I think it would be very important to look at the response from parents and such individuals. Professor Sheehy, you noted that you're concerned that MAID for mature minors could be abused regarding certain marginalized populations.

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  Thank you, Dr. Dhara. I will now turn this back to my co-chair for questions from the senators.

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  Thank you very much, Monsieur Thériault. Next we have Mr. MacGregor for five minutes.

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  Thank you very much, Dr. Dhara.

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  Next we have Monsieur Thériault for five minutes.

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  Thank you, Professor Sheehy. Next we'll have Madame Brière for five minutes.

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  Thank you. Thank you to all of our witnesses for their testimony this morning. I'm going to begin the first round and will call upon Mr. Cooper, who will have five minutes.

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  It was a big question, so thank you for responding as you did. Beyond specialized pediatric palliative care, which I think is so important, are there other services and supports that are needed for certain groups such as indigenous, racialized or disabled youth?