Ms. Godin-Tremblay wonders if the loneliness her grandmother felt during the Covid-19 pandemic contributed to her decision to seek assistance in dying. Almost two years later, she still struggles to mourn the loss of her grandmother.
Sonia Bélanger, the minister responsible for seniors, tabled the bill Thursday. If passed, it will expand medical assistance in dying (MAID) and allow people to ask for it before they are incapacitated by an incurable disease.
The event had been scheduled as a moment for residential school survivors to meet with the Pope in person at the archbishop's residence on Friday morning in Quebec City, a few hours before the pontiff's departure to Iqaluit.