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News & Updates | March 17, 2021 | Dying With Dignity Canada
Last night, Bill C-7 became the law of the land! After the late evening Senate passage of the bill, the acting Governor General and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court signed Bill C-7 into law. This morning, we applaud the triumph of compassion and choice that this change brings Canadians.
We are overwhelmed with relief and gratitude on behalf of suffering Canadians who were denied access under the previous medical assistance in dying (MAID) legislation. These Canadians can now choose to exercise their constitutionally-protected right to a peaceful death.
For those wondering what these changes mean:
Thank you to all of you who sent a letter to their MP and Senators, urging the passage of C-7.
Thank you to those who scheduled a meeting with their local representatives, advocating for change.
Thank you to the courageous storytellers who gave us a glimpse into their hopes and challenges, as they anxiously awaited the passage of Bill C-7.
This news is a celebration of human rights, and a testament to the power of raising our collective voices.
While we honour the impact of this day for Canadians, we know that our work is not done. Now that Bill C-7 has been passed, we’ll be turning our attention to both the parliamentary review that will study advance requests, and the independent review of mental illness.
Questions about Bill C-7 and what this means for Canadians? Visit our Get The Facts page.
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