Liberals Pass Controversial Medically Assisted Dying Bill, With Help of Bloc Quebecois

Next, senators will have to decide whether to accept the verdict or insist on their amendments

Justice Minister David Lametti delivers a statement on Bill C-7 during a media availability on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on March 11, 2021. The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick

A revised bill that expands access to medically assisted suicide was passed in the House of Commons on March 11.

In order to force a vote before a March 26 deadline as well as force closure on debate, the Bloc Quebecois joined with the minority Liberal government to help pass the controversial bill.