Consultation on Proposed Regulations on Monitoring Medical Assistance in Dying

Current status: CLOSED

Health Canada is seeking comments on proposed regulations on monitoring medical assistance in dying, which result from new authorities in An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make related amendments to other Acts (Medical Assistance in Dying).

Why

Legislation passed in June 2016 on medical assistance in dying requires the Minister of Health to make regulations respecting the provision, collection, use and disposal of information for the purpose of monitoring its implementation. Monitoring is important to give Canadians a clear picture of how the legislation is working, and to understand its impact across the country.

Who

We are seeking comments from:

• healthcare providers
• pharmacists
• health partners
• other interested parties
• the general public

What

The purpose of this consultation is to get comments on proposed regulations requiring medical practitioners, nurse practitioners, and pharmacists to file reports related to requests for and provision of medical assistance in dying.

When and where

You have 60 days to send us your comments. The consultation period closes on February 13, 2018.  You can find the consultation document online at the Canada Gazette.

How to participate

You may submit your comments by:

Email:

End.of.life.care_Soins.fin.de.vie@hc-sc.gc.ca

Letter Mail:

Sharon Harper, Policy Director
Health Care Programs and Policy Directorate
Strategic Policy Branch
Health Canada
200 Eglantine Driveway, Tunney's Pasture
4th floor, Room 411A,
Ottawa ON  K1A 0K9
Ref: Regulations for Monitoring of Medical Assistance in Dying

Related information

• Medical Assistance in Dying
• An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make related amendments to other Acts (Medical Assistance in Dying).

Contact us

End of Life Care Unit
Health Care Programs and Policy Directorate
Strategic Policy Branch
Health Canada
200 Eglantine Driveway, Tunney's Pasture
4th floor, Room 411A,
Ottawa ON  K1A 0K9
End.of.life.care_Soins.fin.de.vie@hc-sc.gc.ca