adults suffering on incurrable
disease, as john terrett
reports.
>> for lee carter the ruling
brings closure.
her mother suffering from a.l.s.
they travelled to a clinic in
switzerland, where she ended her
life.
>> today her journey is
complete with the supreme court
of canada granting canadians the
right she was denied.
this is a case about people with
serious illnesses can find peace
and comfort knowing they have a
choice.
>> reporter: on friday canada's
supreme court gave people the
choice striking down a ban on
assisted suicides.
they are to craft a new law.
failing that the ban will stand.
canadian parliament mem mek
steven fletcher who became a
qued pledgic after a car
accident praised the news.
>> this is a momentous day, an