C-39 is a nice and simple Bill. Currently mental illness doesn’t count when applying for medical assistance in dying, but that’s set to change next month. C-39 would extend this exemption until March of 2024.
Fast-Pass Motion
On Feb. 13, 2023 a Motion was proposed to skip C-39 straight through every step in the House of Commons and send it to the Senate. The Motion passed with unanimous consent.
Royal Assent
On March 9, 2023 C-39 was passed by the Senate and granted Royal Assent.