Rose M. Carter, Q.C., counsel and lead of Dentons’ Health Law group in Edmonton, has been appointed as Vice-chair of the Expert Panel on Medical assistance in dying (MAID) and Mental Illness, announced on August 13, 2021, by the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, and the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada. The news release can be viewed here.

Ms. Carter is recognized as a top health lawyer in Canada, with more than 30 years of experience in health law. She will work alongside Chair, Mona Gupta, and the other esteemed panel members to recommend protocols, guidance and safeguards that will apply to requests for MAID from those living with mental illness.

“This is an important step forward for the MAID legislation and self-determination,” said Ms. Carter. “I am honoured to have my deep expertise in the field of health law recognized at the Federal level and to work with learned colleagues on this important mandate.”

About Rose Carter, Q.C.

Rose Carter, Q.C. is counsel at Dentons Canada LLP (Edmonton) where she leads the Health Law practice. She assists the medical and scientific community in navigating the regulatory requirements of private and public practice. She has been involved in more than 300 cases governed by Medical Assistance in Dying since its legalization. Learn more about Ms. Carter here.

About Dentons Health Law practice

Dentons' Health Law group offers integrated services and expertise tailored to the needs of the people, organizations and companies that form Canada’s vast health-care sector. Our multidisciplinary team offers advice that is dynamic and committed with a local presence and a worldwide reach. With a history of assisting pharmaceutical and device manufacturers, research and development organizations, hospitals, long-term care facilities, government bodies and regulators, information technology companies, health-care providers, our team can address the opportunities and mitigate risks present in this sector.