C-7 , 43rd Parliament, 1st session Thursday, December 5, 2019, to Tuesday, August 18, 2020
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying)
Summary
Current status
At second reading in the House of Commons
Latest activity
Debate at second reading on Thursday, February 27, 2020 (House of Commons)
Progress
House of Commons
End of stage activity
Introduction and first reading, Monday, February 24, 2020
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Monday, February 24, 2020 |
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Wednesday, February 26, 2020 |
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Thursday, February 27, 2020 |
Consideration in committee
Not reached
Report stage
Not reached
Third reading
Not reached
First reading
Not reached
Second reading
Not reached
Third reading
Not reached
Details
Recorded votes
House of Commons
There are currently no recorded votes for this bill.
Senate
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House of Commons
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, March 10, 2020 | Sitting 28 |
Major speeches at second reading
House of Commons
| Speech date | Speech | Member of Parliament |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, February 26, 2020 | Sponsor’s speech(Sitting 24) | David Lametti (Liberal) |
| Wednesday, February 26, 2020 | Response speech(Sitting 24) | Rob Moore (Conservative) |
| Wednesday, February 26, 2020 | Response speech(Sitting 24) | Luc Thériault (Bloc Québécois) |
| Wednesday, February 26, 2020 | Response speech(Sitting 24) | Alistair MacGregor (NDP) |
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Further reading
A final choice.
Economist, 441(9271): p.13
Constitutional challenge to MAiD regime likely as Parliament endorses change.
Burns, Ian.
The Lawyer's Daily
Death on demand.
Economist, 441(9271): p.60-62