Systemic Discrimination
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Human rights complaint filed by Alberta First Nations over supports for disabled adultsRepresentatives from three First Nations in Alberta have filed a complaint against the federal government for alleged discrimination against adults with developmental disabilities.CanadaOct 13, 2022
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N.S. premier says he won’t appeal ruling on discrimination against disabled peoplePremier Tim Houston said his government has heard the Court of Appeal's message "loud and clear."CanadaOct 7, 2021
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N.S. Court of Appeal rules there is systemic discrimination against people with disabilitiesThe decision said the provincial government's failure to offer people with disabilities "meaningful" access to housing and care is demonstrated by long wait lists.CanadaOct 6, 2021
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‘This is a mistake’: Quebec premier critical over Montreal’s choice for anti-racism commissionerMontreal Mayor Valérie Plante is defending the appointment of Bochra Manaï as the city's first ever commissioner fight against racism and systemic discrimination.PoliticsJan 14, 2021
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Quebec Human Rights Commission urges government to take action against racism, racial profilingWhile some bodies have attempted to introduce measures to address the problem, the commission says initiatives have been limited and sporadic.CanadaOct 21, 2020
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Quebec premier offers apology to family of Joyce Echaquan, addresses decades of discriminationThe apology comes after Legault and Indigenous Affairs Minister Sylvie D'Amours met with Atikamekw chiefs on Monday to discuss ways of ensuring similar incidents don’t happen again.CanadaOct 6, 2020
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Personal attendant fired over treatment of dying Indigenous woman in Quebec hospitalThe employee, a female patient attendant who entered Joyce Echaquan's room on Monday along with a nurse, is the second staff member to be fired.CanadaOct 1, 2020
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Family of dying Indigenous woman who filmed mistreatment in Quebec hospital, speaks outFamily and friends of Joyce Echaquan, an Indigenous mother of seven who died in a Joliette hospital Monday, say her video and death are proof change is overdue.HealthSep 30, 2020
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Treatment of dying Indigenous woman in Quebec hospital sparks outrageA Quebec nurse has been fired after an Indigenous woman livestreamed how she was being treated by hospital staff just prior to her death.CanadaSep 29, 2020
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Group of N.B. chiefs step up call for independent inquiry into deaths, racismThey say an inquiry has the power to force government, prosecutors and police to fully co-operate in its study.CanadaJun 24, 2020
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