Quebec government bill on indigenous health care faces criticism

QUEBEC CITY, Quebec (Canada) – The Quebec government’s recent bill on indigenous health care has drawn criticism from the province’s medical college.

The college argues the bill is “paternalistic and colonialist” and does not go far enough to address systemic racism in the health care system.

The college has called on the government to expand the bill to include other marginalized groups and to ensure that indigenous groups are adequately consulted throughout the legislative process.

The College also believes that the bill should further describe how to implement a “cultural safety approach” in health care facilities.

The government has defended the bill, saying it is a step in the right direction and will help improve the quality of health care for Indigenous people.

However, the College and other Indigenous groups are concerned that the bill does not go far enough and will not effectively address systemic racism in the health care system.

Debate on the bill is likely to continue as the legislative process continues.

The College and other Indigenous groups are calling on the government to make significant changes to the bill.

Dr. Mauril Gaudreault, the college’s president, highlighted the college’s collaboration with First Nations and Inuit communities in formulating their feedback.

The Minister of Indigenous Affairs, Ian Lafrenière, claimed he worked with 13 indigenous organizations before presenting the bill.

Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador Chief Ghislain Picard abstained from the committee’s deliberations and condemned the bill for not being consulted.