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Quebec must recognize systemic racism, coroner says

Quebec must recognize systemic racism, coroner says

The treatment of Joyce Echaquan, recorded on her phone as she languished in a Quebec hospital bed, sparked a national outcry about racism in the healthcare sector. Now, a coroner’s report has found that racism played a role in her death. Montreal...

10/3: Canada Covered

October 8, 202116m 44s

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The treatment of Joyce Echaquan, recorded on her phone as she languished in a Quebec hospital bed, sparked a national outcry about racism in the healthcare sector.

Now, a coroner’s report has found that racism played a role in her death.

Montreal Gazette columnist Allison Hanes joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss the findings of the report, how it highlights long-standing issues in Quebec, and how the premier’s response could stall efforts to address them

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