Final report / : Rapport final

The Court held that the prohibition on physician-assisted dying deprived the claimants and others suffering from grievous and irremediable medical conditions of the right to life, liberty and security of the person. [...] Recommendation 30: Physician-assisted dying should be listed as the manner of death on medical certificates of death across all provinces and territories and the name of the medical condition that qualified the patient for physician- assisted dying should be listed as the cause of death. [...] Of significance is the willingness by the new federal government to work collaboratively, as expressly set out in the Mandate Letter of the federal Minister of Justice, which urges the Minister to “lead a process, supported by the Minister of Health, to work with provinces and territories to respond to the Supreme Court of Canada decision regarding physician-assisted death.” We strongly encourage [...] Many stakeholders who spoke to the Advisory Group were concerned about the uncertain impact of physician-assisted dying on the health care system and the negative consequences for patients and the public of a patchwork of approaches across the provinces and territories. [...] The agreements and the supporting billing system endeavour to ensure that the province or territory providing the service directly bills the patient’s home province or territory, and that the patient is not required to pay directly for health services (provided the patient presents a valid health card).