Medical Assistance in Dying
Special Joint Committee Authorized to Extend Date of Final Report
May 4, 2022
Hon. Raymonde Gagné (Legislative Deputy to the Government Representative in the Senate)
Pursuant to notice of May 3, 2022, moved:
That, notwithstanding the order adopted on March 31, 2022, the deadline for the Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying to submit its final report on its review, including a statement of any recommended changes, be extended to October 17, 2022, provided that the committee submit an interim report on mental illness as a sole underlying condition no later than June 23, 2022; and
That a message be sent to the House of Commons to acquaint that House accordingly.
The Hon. the Speaker
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Is it your pleasure, honourable senators, to adopt the motion?
Hon. Senators: Agreed.
(Motion agreed to.)
