Medical Assistance in Dying

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Privacy notice

Purpose of this request for information

The personal information that you provide is protected and governed in accordance with the Privacy Act. Health Canada will only collect the personal information needed to administer the Monitoring of Medical Assistance in Dying Program authorized under the Regulations for the Monitoring of Medical Assistance in Dying (SOR/-2018-166)- this link will open in a new window.

Purpose of collection: Health Canada requires your personal information as per mandatory reporting requirements under sections 241.31(1), 241.31(1.1), 241.31(2) and 241.31(3) of the Criminal Code, and the Regulations for the Monitoring of Medical Assistance in Dying (SOR/2018-166) for the primary purpose of monitoring medical assistance in dying requests and their outcomes.

Other important information

Other uses or disclosures:
Your personal information and the personal information of your patient may be shared with your province or territory or authorized public body or institution for monitoring purposes. Your personal information and personal information of your patient will also be disclosed to Statistics Canada in accordance with the Statistics Act for research and statistical purposes to help federal, provincial and territorial ministries of health and justice better understand and address issues associated with the implementation of medical assistance in dying in Canada. Statistics Canada is prohibited by law from releasing any information it obtains which could identify any person, business, or organization, unless consent has been given or as permitted by the Statistics Act. Personal information provided may be linked to existing Statistics Canada or Health Canada data sources (such as socio-economic data in a specified geographical location) to provide a broader picture of assisted dying in Canada.

In limited and specific situations, your personal information may be disclosed without your consent in accordance with subsection 8(2) of the Privacy Act.
Refusal to provide the information:
Failure to provide the information and/or adhere to prescribed timelines is an offence as prescribed under section 241.3(a) and 241.3(b) of the Criminal Code.
For more information:
The collection of your personal information is described in Health Canada’s Info Source. Refer to the Personal Information Bank (Monitoring of Medical Assistance in Dying - HC PPU 435- this link will open in a new window).
Your rights under the Privacy Act:
In addition to protecting your personal information, the Privacy Act gives you the right to request access to and correct your personal information. For more information about these rights, or about our privacy practices, please contact the Privacy Management Division at privacy-vie.privee@hc-sc.gc.ca- this link will open in a new window. You also have the right to file a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you think your personal information has been handled improperly.

General Inquiries

For more information about reporting obligations under the Monitoring of Medical Assistance in Dying Program, please contact maid.report-rapport.amm@hc-sc.gc.ca- this link will open in a new window.