Medical Assistance in Dying committee  Well, I'm 84 years of age and I feel that I've had a very good life. I have very clearly stated in my document for them to take me somewhere where I could qualify—I know that people went to Switzerland—when they can make a decision, if I can't make it. I have no intention of go

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  Definitely. My passport is always valid, and there's money in the bank to take my whole family over there. They can party and do what they want. They have to wait to bring my ashes back. If they don't want to bring them back, throw them out to the fish.

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  Well, on some of it I agreed, but like everybody, we have to respect everybody's views. This is where the problem comes in. There are millions of people out there, and we all have different views. We have to somehow come up with something that comes up the middle and we can all a

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  I believe strongly that they should respect the patient's wishes. Unfortunately, that's very difficult with a lot of doctors. Some of them will not talk about MAID, period. I think that's wrong.

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  Thank you.

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  I believe that would be part of what the medical and legal people would come up with. That would be all built in. You can change your will at any time, so you should be able to change your mind at any time. I think it would be all part of that protocol lined up and passed through

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  I listened to the whole night, so I heard all the contestants.

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  Yes, I would recommend that a document be made, medically and legally and through Parliament as something that all parties agree on, and that it be complied with across Canada.

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  I haven't nursed for a number of years, because I had three careers, but I am a registered nurse. Most of the people whom I have been knowledgeable with are 100% behind MAID, because none of us are going to go into a nursing home, one way or another. Right now I still do not qual

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  Thank you, Madam Chair and committee members. The reason I requested to be a witness before this committee is twofold. The first part is to have legislation changed to be able to preplan the end of life while still a healthy individual—for example, when you make your will—and t