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Monday, March 16, 2009

Canada's healthcare system is homophobic, says group


HUMAN RIGHTS / Six queers file human rights complaint

Queer HealthA group of six Canadian queers is taking on homophobia in Canada's healthcare system by filing a complaint with the Canadian Human Rights Commission.

"The constitution of this country guarantees equality to all Canadians in all areas but that still does not hold for gay, lesbian, bisexual Canadians when it comes to our health," said Gens Hellquist, one of the complainants and executive director of the Canadian Rainbow Health Coalition, at a press conference in Toronto on Feb 17.

"We're tired of watching many senseless premature deaths in our community that result from homophobia while government health agencies sit on the sidelines. It's time both agencies live up to their missions and visions when it comes to gay, lesbian, bisexual Canadians."

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