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Catholic Register<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Deborah Gyapong<\/p>\n

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OTTAWA \u2013 An amendment to Canada\u2019s proposed assisted suicide legislation fails to go far enough to protect conscience rights and religious freedom, say several opponents.<\/p>\n

The Justice Committee voted to amend Bill C-14 to add a clause that says no one should be compelled to participate in euthanasia and assisted suicide. But Conservative MPs, medical and legal representatives want further amendments before Bill C-14 becomes law, expected by June 6.<\/p>\n

The committee added a clause May 11 that says: \u201cFor greater certainty, nothing in this section compels an individual to provide or assist in providing medical assistance in dying.\u201d It also amended the preamble to stipulate that the bill recognizes the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees regarding freedom of conscience and religion.<\/p>\n

But the bill still fails to provide protection for institutions that refuse to participate in assisted suicide or address the issue of referrals. . .[Full Text<\/a>]<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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