McLeod optimistic assisted dying bill will pass soon
KAMLOOPS — The MP for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo says it’s important to tread carefully when crafting legislation for medically assisted death.
A major Senate amendment to the bill was rejected by Members of Parliament yesterday, June 16. The amendment would have seen the removal of reasonably foreseeable death as a requirement to qualify for doctor-assisted death.
Cathy McLeod says she is in agreement the decision to deny the change.
“I think this is a huge step in terms of how Canada is responding to the issue of people who are dealing with critical illness and I don’t … disagree with their stance to keep it tight and not accept the senate amendments,” McLeod said.