Monthly Communication Report

Organization:	Dying With Dignity Canada
Associated registration:	811970-366489-21
Communication date:	2025-10-27
Posted date:	2025-11-15

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:	Kajan Ratneswaran, Manager Health Policy Branch, Health Canada (HC) Karen Kusch, Senior Policy Advisor Health Care Programs and Policy Directorate, Health Canada (HC)
List of Details Subject matter Detail Health, Justice and Law Enforcement Follow up to the 2023 Parliamentary Review of Medical Assistance in Dying report and any legislation that arise thereto in respect of advance requests, mature minors, MAID for those whose sole underlying condition is a mental illness, the state of palliative care and the protection of Canadians living with disabilities. Conscience rights of clinicians and the need for effective referral for patients. Access of persons across Canada to lawful medical procedures that are provided for under the Canada Health Act. Regulations for the Monitoring of MAID and changes to requirements. Statistical reporting and data collection issues in relation to MAID, Tracks 1 and 2. MAID curriculum or educational initiatives. Legislation and regulation regarding alternative therapies that can be incorporated at end-of-life such as psilocybin.
Responsible Officer who filed this communication report:	Helen Long
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