On December 16, 2017, the Government of Canada published draft regulations in Canada Gazette, Part I, a key step in creating a federal, pan-Canadian monitoring system on medical assistance in dying. During this stage, Canadians and key stakeholders have an opportunity to review the regulations being proposed by the federal government and provide written comments.
The draft regulations set out reporting requirements for those who are authorized to provide medical assistance in dying—physicians, nurse practitioners—and pharmacists who dispense medication for assisted dying. Any personal data collected will be protected under the federal Privacy Act. The information will be used to publish annual reports on medical assistance in dying in Canada, including the number of requests received, the number of medically assisted deaths, and the number of people found ineligible.
Health Canada invites Canadians and key stakeholders to review the proposed MAiD regulations and provide their feedback by participating in an online consultation until February 13, 2018.