Opposition MPs are concerned that safeguards to protect people with mental disorders would not be in place by the end of the sunset clause
Until now, Lametti had given no indication that he would be open to delaying the deadline despite growing calls to do so from opposition parties and psychiatrists across the country in past weeks because of concerns regarding safeguards. That changed during a last-minute press conference called on Thursday afternoon, the day after most MPs had left Ottawa to go back to their respective ridings for the holiday break.We deliver the local news you need in these turbulent times on weekdays at 3 p.m.
“We are not making this decision in a vacuum. We are listening to what we are hearing and being responsive to make sure we move forward in a proven way,” he said.Article content “Regardless of any potential legislation to postpone the expansion of MAID, the Liberals must take the time to put in place better treatment, supports, and poverty reduction efforts,” he said.
Lametti sought to reassure Canadians that, when the expansion will be in place, only a small portion of people suffering solely from a mental disorder seeking MAID will be able to get it. People who are depressed or who are thinking of committing suicide will not be able to get the procedure.
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