Why is the Restocking of Drugs used for Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) during COVID-19 Policy only in effect for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency? What happens after the COVID-19 pandemic is over?

There is currently a shortage of drugs used in the Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) protocol due to the COVID-19 pandemic increasing demand for these drugs to treat patients on ventilators in hospital intensive care units, as well as an overall increase in demand for MAiD. Once the emergency order has been lifted in Ontario, this policy will be rescinded, and the College will continue to monitor the status of the drug shortages and determine whether development of a permanent restocking policy is warranted.