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Residents were invited to provide input into a framework for physician-assisted dying.
In February 2015, the Supreme Court of Canada determined it is against the Charter of Rights and Freedoms to prosecute a doctor for assisting someone with incurable suffering who wants to end his or her life.
Based on this Supreme Court decision, medical assistance in dying (MAID) is now legal in Canada.
Results
The Department of Health and Social Services completed its initial consultation on suggestions for an NWT Physician-Assisted Dying Framework with stakeholders and the public in February 2016.
All comments and suggestions will be carefully considered as the framework is developed.
Residents were invited to provide input into a framework for physician-assisted dying.
In February 2015, the Supreme Court of Canada determined it is against the Charter of Rights and Freedoms to prosecute a doctor for assisting someone with incurable suffering who wants to end his or her life.
Based on this Supreme Court decision, medical assistance in dying (MAID) is now legal in Canada.
Results
The Department of Health and Social Services completed its initial consultation on suggestions for an NWT Physician-Assisted Dying Framework with stakeholders and the public in February 2016.
All comments and suggestions will be carefully considered as the framework is developed.
Status
Open
NWT Physician-Assisted Dying Framework has finished this stage
Engagement underway from January 15, 2016 to February 15, 2016
Under Review
NWT Physician-Assisted Dying Framework has finished this stage
Completed
NWT Physician-Assisted Dying Framework is currently at this stage