Feds Granted Court Extension as Assisted Dying Bill Debated in Senate

Feds Granted Court Extension as Assisted Dying Bill Debated in Senate
Justice Minister David Lametti at a news conference in Ottawa on Nov. 26, 2020. Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press
Justina Wheale
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A Quebec judge has granted the federal government another delay in bringing medical assistance in dying legislation into line with a ruling from the province’s Superior Court.

The new deadline to pass the proposed legislation is now Feb. 26, a date requested by Justice Minister and Attorney General David Lametti.