Quebec must acknowledge systemic racism and eliminate it, says coroner’s report into Joyce Echaquan's death

The coroner investigating the death of Atikamekw mother Joyce Echaquan says it's important that the Quebec government 'acknowledge the existence of systemic racism within our institutions and make a commitment to help eliminate it.'

Géhane Kamel made the recommendation in her final report following an inquest into the 38-year-old's death. 

"The racism and prejudice that Ms. Echaquan faced was certainly a contributing factor in her death," the report finds. "This was an accidental death."

Echaquan died at Joliette Hospital last year while hospital staff mocked her with racist taunts.

She livestreamed the experience on Facebook, while crying out in pain due to stomach pains.