Medical Assistance in Dying committee  I certainly wouldn't think to say those words. I think that would be totally divorced from my reasoning for going forward with the assessment for MAID. And I am an indigenous person, so some of the conversations tonight at this meeting, I feel, were talking about me without me, a

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  It was extremely thorough, yes.

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  Yes. I'm trying to explain that the knowledge that I am assessed and approved has changed the way I experience my condition psychologically. I feel just intense relief. As a result, I have more strength to endure my episodes.

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  That is correct.

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  I had initially applied when C‑14 had passed.

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  The first time I tried to apply for MAID, the process was shut down fairly quickly. Initially, I had been considering applying under the interim court ruling that was there before the actual C‑14 bill was passed. As soon as it became clear that C‑14 was going to limit eligibility

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  Can you rephrase the question?

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  Essentially yes, I would say so. The full assessment didn't really happen on the first one. It was kind of just a meet and greet.

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  Yes, I do.

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  I think it could be basically a form that a person brings to their doctor or to their health authority and chooses a set number years. I suppose you could put a cap on it if you wanted to. It could be maybe five years or so, up to a decade, depending on the needs of the individua

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  Thank you very much. It's a pleasure to be here. I'm a person with a chronic illness and disabilities. I've had a condition that causes deep abdominal spasms, along with other terrible symptoms, for a very long time. I often experience intense, long-lasting episodes that remind