If I’m satisfied the committee has had an opportunity to reach thoughtful conclusions based on the advice of those who are most knowledgeable, most experienced with the issues, then there’s a good chance we may align with the recommendations.
Justice Minister discussing committee recommendations on MAID.
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This second issue is extremely important to communities of people who've been diagnosed with very, very serious illnesses [that] may cause them to lose capacity subsequently.
Advance requests would allow people at risk of losing their decision-making capacity to live out their remaining years, rather than being put in a position where they fear they have to take that decision prematurely.
While there is not a perfect consensus on this issue, we believe this is the correct approach at this particular time
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