Joan Bryden
Senator Pamela Wallin adjusts her glasses at the start of a meeting on Monday, Feb. 11, 2013 in Ottawa. Senators have voted to expand Canada's assisted dying regime to allow individuals who fear losing mental capacity to make advance requests for medical help to end their lives. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
February 10, 2021 - 7:01 PM
OTTAWA - Senators voted Wednesday to expand Canada's assisted dying regime to allow individuals who fear losing mental capacity to make advance requests for medical help to end their lives.
The amendment to Bill C-7 was approved by a vote of 47-28, with eight abstentions.