The action plan encourages members to:
- Write to the prime minister, ministers of justice and health, and local members of parliament urging the federal government to legislate designation or hospice/palliative care free from medical assistance in dying.
- Educate members on keeping hospice and palliative care free from medical assistance in dying.
- Where hospices are performing medical assistance in dying, withdraw all funding. Write to the board of directors of hospices stating the reason for the withdrawal of donations.
- Monitor the federal government’s response to the request contained in the resolution.
The House of Commons resumed its sitting sessions on September 17, 2018. Information can be found at parl.gc.ca/housechamberbusiness/chambercalendar. “LEGISinfo is an essential research tool for finding information on legislation before Parliament.” Visit parl.gc.ca/LEGISInfo to view bills under consideration in either the Senate or the House of Commons.
Should you have any questions, concerns or information you would like to share, please do not hesitate to contact me. Remember, legislation begins as a bill and a resolution begins with a concern from the grass roots. Let’s put faith into action.
“We can change the world and make it a better place.
It is in our hands to make a difference” (Nelson Mandela).
May Our Lord journey with us and may Our Lady of Good Counsel guide us as we work together for
His people.
Betty Colaneri
National Chairperson of Legislation
