Medical Assistance in Dying committee  Thank you, Madam Chair. My family medical practice cares for marginalized patients, including those living in poverty; refugees; men out of prison who are facing charges; the LGBTQ+ community; indigenous persons; and those struggling with mental health, addictions, chronic pain

Justice committee  Referral is not something that we pass on when we're not comfortable. It's a continuation of care for what we think is appropriate. I think that explains some ethics that I can't get to in 45 seconds. We do not actually make referrals for things that we think are bad for our pati

Justice committee  It's not only that. This will make us the most permissive euthanasia regime in the world, in the sense that usually euthanasia is a last resort, once we've tried to help people want to live again. But with the way the bill is written—and again, I want to acknowledge that Dr. Daws

Justice committee  Yes, I have had many such death wishes by patients who have had strokes, and during COVID there was not enough help to come to the home and open containers so they could eat. I take care of very marginalized patients, those who are constantly fighting for things like housing, res

Justice committee  I think this consultation was supposed to be extensive, and I'm really hoping that it goes forward that way. It is very interesting that most of the people who are here are MAID lobbyists. The Council of Canadians with Disabilities and the Canadian Association for Community Liv

Justice committee  Thank you very much. The preamble of Bill C-14 did speak to conscience protection, but that is not an enforceable part of the bill. Unfortunately, in Ontario the CPS still has a policy whereby doctors have to arrange for and facilitate medical aid in dying, and what will now be

Justice committee  My name is Dr. Ramona Coelho. I practised home care in Montreal and now practise in London, Ontario. My home care patients were ill or disabled and homebound. In London, I care for many Syrian refugees and other people. I would say that half of my practice comprises people with