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e-3840 (Justice)
- Keywords
- Caregivers and health care professionals
- Freedom of conscience and religion
- Medical assistance in dying
E-petition
Initiated by HEIDI JANZ from Edmonton, Alberta
Original language of petition: English
Petition to the House of Commons
Whereas:
- Canadians rely on medical professionals for support and advice during some of the most difficult stages and circumstances of life;
- Canadians support protection for medical professionals to act in their patient's best interest;
- Fundamental freedoms guaranteed to all Canadians in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms include freedom of conscience and freedom of belief;
- In section 241.2(9) of the Criminal Code it states "For greater certainty, nothing in this section compels an individual to provide or assist in providing medical assistance in dying" yet there is no punishment outlined for someone that compels, intimidates, or coerces a medical practitioner to participate in medical aid in suicide; and
- Medical professionals in Canada are experiencing intimidation and coercion to participate in medical assisted suicide.
We, the undersigned, citizens and residents of Canada, call upon the House of Commons to pass legislation to ensure that the conscience rights of medical professionals are protected.
- Open for signature
- February 11, 2022, at 2:40 p.m. (EDT)
- Closed for signature
- April 12, 2022, at 2:40 p.m. (EDT)
