Forward Regulatory Plan 2021-2023: Regulations Amending the Regulations for the Monitoring of Medical Assistance in Dying (Revisions to Reporting Requirements)
Title of Regulatory Initiative
Regulations Amending the Regulations for the Monitoring of Medical Assistance in Dying (Revisions to Reporting Requirements)
Enabling Act
An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make related amendments to other Acts (medical assistance in dying) (Bill C-14)
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying) (Bill C-7)
Description
Proposed changes to the Regulations Amending theRegulations for the Monitoring of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) would reflect amendments to the original MAID legislation as outlined in Bill C-7. The regulatory changes would align the reporting requirements with Bill C-7 provisions, such as changes in eligibility for MAID and new or revised safeguards, as well as broadening reporting requirements to include all.
Regulatory cooperation efforts (domestic and international)
Not applicable
Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses
These amendments would clarify reporting requirement details for health care professionals involved with requests for MAID, following the passage of Bill C-7.
Consultations
Canadians will have the opportunity to provide comments on the regulatory proposal during the Canada Gazette, Part I, public comment period, which is expected to take place in spring 2022 and last 60 days.
Further information
Related information can be found on the Health Canada’s MAID webpage and the Department of Justice Proposed Legislation webpage.
Additional information can be requested from the departmental contact.
Departmental contact information
Sharon Harper
Director General
Health Care Programs and Policy Directorate
Strategic Policy Branch
Health Canada
Telephone: 613-219-4286
Email: hc.eolc-sfv.sc@canada.ca
Date the regulatory initiative was first included in the Forward Regulatory
February 2021
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