An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying — protection against coercion)
This enactment amends the Criminal Code to make it an offence for certain persons in certain circumstances to initiate a discussion with a person about the availability to them of medical assistance in dying, knowing that they have not specifically requested to have such a discussion.
House First Reading
| Part | Type | Title | Instrument / Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|
| II | Regulation | List of Entities — Regulations Amending the Regulations Establishing a | SOR/2026-117 |
| II | Regulation |
Amends: Criminal Code↗
Amends: Preventing Coercion of Persons Not Seeking Medical Assistance in Dying Act
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