The driving forces behind Carter v. Canada, which struck down the prohibition on assisted death, may take the government to court again over what they argue is an unconstitutional law.

The Criminal Code's prohibition on physician-assisted death expires June 6 - no matter what the federal government does or doesn't do.

Federal government lawyers will argue for an “absolute prohibition” on assisted suicide in Canada, a position that could also impact provincial laws when a landmark case goes before the Supreme Court this fall.