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The Quebec Liberals are demanding answers from the Legault government about reports regarding inspections of long-term care CHSLDs and seniors residences during the first COVID wave in 2020 that they ....
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MONTREAL A lawyer representing one of Quebec s most infamous long-term care facilities filed a motion on Monday to postpone the portion of a coroner s inquiry into COVID-19 deaths dealing with the CHSLD Herron. The Herron became infamous during the first wave of the pandemic after dozens of residents died and reports emerged of negligent conditions. The request for a delay was greeted with dismay by a lawyer representing families of the deceased. “The families that I represent have been waiting for answers for a year,” said Patrick Martin-Menard. The coroner s inquiry was announced in June and was set to begin on Monday morning, starting with three days dedicated to the Herron. In total, 47 people died in the facility. ....
MONTREAL The coroner has decided to delay its inquiry into CHSLD Herron, the West Island long term care home where dozens of residents died in the early days of the pandemic. On Tuesday morning, Coroner Gehane Kamel said public hearings into at least 47 deaths at the Herron will take place in September. Nadine Touma, the residence’s lawyer, requested on Monday that public hearings be delayed. Touma argued that the coroner s investigation could result in prejudice against her clients in a potential criminal case, making it impossible to find an impartial jury should a trial take place. Police have completed their investigation into the deaths and the file is currently with Quebec s office of Crown prosecutors, which has yet to announce whether charges will be filed. ....