CONCACAN INC. o/a Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) / CONCACAN INC. o/a Conférence des évêques catholiques du Canada (CECC)
Registration:
14
of
15
(2024-03-01
to
2024-08-16)
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Regarding Bill C-39 An Act to amend An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying), the CCCB urges the federal
government to repeal entirely or permanently suspend the provision of ‘MAiD’ to persons whose sole medical condition is a mental illness.
- To defend the freedom of religion and conscience against policies and legislation which, either intentionally or unitentionally, would seek to curtail or limit legitimate forms of religious speech and expression.
Policies or Program
- Framework on Palliative Care in Canada, with respect to promoting the expansion of palliative care for all Canadians, including increased government funding.
- To encourage the Government of Canada to work collaboratively with the CCCB as well as individual Catholic dioceses and religious orders to further reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in Canada.
- With the threat that MAiD may be soom be accessible to persons whose sole medical condition is mental illness, to call for greater investment in mental health resources for Canadians.
