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Ottawa has posted draft regulations designed to allow the federal government to produce a national overview of medical assistance in dying.

Health Canada says the proposed regulations, published this weekend in the Canada Gazette, include requirements for doctors and nurse practitioners who receive written requests for medically assisted deaths.

They also cover pharmacists who dispense medications for the purpose.

Consultations are underway online until Feb. 13 with the goal of creating final regulations by next summer.

Health Canada says it plans to start publishing annual reports as part of the new monitoring system by 2019.

Until then, the department says it will collaborate with the provinces and territories to produce interim reports every six months, based on data currently available.

In June 2016, Parliament passed legislation allowing Canadian adults to request medical assistance in dying.

Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor says the issue is "deeply personal", adding the federal government has worked with provinces, territories and stakeholders to develop a consistent reporting approach.

"We look forward to receiving thoughtful feedback from all Canadians on the proposed regulations," she said in a statement.