Ministers Wilson-Raybould and Philpott Provide a New Mandate to the External Panel on Options for a Legislative Response to Carter v. Canada
Mandate terms modified and extended to December 15th
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 11/14/15 -- Justice Canada and Health Canada
Today, the Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and the Honourable Dr. Jane Philpott, Minister of Health, released a letter that was sent to the External Panel on Options for a Legislative Response to Carter v. Canada. The Government of Canada expresses its sincere gratitude to the Panel for its dedication in advancing a national dialogue on physician-assisted dying.
The External Panel consists of:
Thousands of individuals, experts and organizations, both within Canada and abroad, have provided their views on this complex and sensitive issue since the Panel was established in July. The Panel has consulted with Canadians, medical authorities, experts, and organizations, accomplishing a great deal in a short time. The government recognizes the challenges of this tight timeline and is extending the Panel''s mandate by one month to December 15, 2015, to allow the Panel to complete its report.
The Panel''s mandate has also been modified to focus on the results of the consultations, rather than on the development of legislative options.
The is available on the Justice Canada and Health Canada websites.
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"Our government is profoundly grateful for the hard work and personal commitment of all three Panel members. Physician assisted-dying is a deeply personal and complex matter and they have conducted their work with utmost professionalism. Recognizing that this is of interest to all Canadians, we are committed to ensuring a thoughtful, well-informed legislative response."
The Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
"The Panel has heard from an impressive number of Canadians and experts. We look forward to receiving their final report and will use it as we continue to develop the Government''s response to the Supreme Court of Canada''s decision in Carter v Canada."
The Honourable Dr. Jane Philpott
Minister of Health
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Datum: 14.11.2015 - 10:57 Uhr
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