Bill Detail
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying)
This enactment amends the Criminal Code, the Criminal Records Act, the National Defence Act and the DNA Identification Act to promote the DNA collection system and increase the number of DNA profiles stored in the national DNA data bank.
Bill S-231 amends the Criminal Code to allow individuals with serious and incurable illnesses, even if their death is not immediately foreseeable, to make advance arrangements for medical assistance in dying (MAID). This means a person could pre-arrange MAID for a specific date or in case they lose the capacity to consent later due to their condition. It specifically addresses situations where someone might lose the ability to give final consent before MAID is administered, providing a mechanism for them to waive that final consent in advance through a written arrangement or declaration.
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Yes / No Ratio
How each party voted
| Party | Position | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloc | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Conservative | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Green | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Liberal | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| NDP | Yes | 100% | 0% |