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February 8, 2017

Palliative care bill passes second reading, clears another hurdle

The palliative care Bill C-277 passed second reading in the House of Commons Jan. 31.

OTTAWA – A national palliative care framework is one step closer to reality after legislation passed second reading in the House of Commons on Jan. 31.

Published in Canada
December 15, 2016

Palliative care bill passage on hold until February

Due to Parliament's upcoming winter recess, the Palliative care bill C-277's final vote will have to wait until February.

OTTAWA – Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu had hoped her Bill C-277 calling for a national palliative care framework would pass before Christmas, but it appears she will have to wait until February.

Published in Canada