Quebec Inquiry into Unhoused Deaths

0:00It's April 1st. Welcome to Canada News Today, powered by AI. Quebec's coroner's office is launching a public inquiry into the deaths of five unhoused people in Montreal, all found on the streets between September and late March. These folks range from 30 to 71 years old, with the last three passing away over just two days last week. This move comes as deaths among the unhoused keep climbing in the city. Public inquiries like this one are rare, only kicked off by the chief coroner, or the public security minister, and they're open for anyone to attend, and here testimony. Montreal's mayor got emotional last Thursday, tearing up as she said the city and higher governments got to step up because it's not right to lose. Lives when help is available. Chief coroner Reno Bernier stressed a knee for deep reflection on the human and social roots of this crisis. The probe covers specific cases like a 30-year-old woman in September, a 46-year-old in October

1:01and three men in the 50s and 70s last month. It could expand to other similar deaths if needed for a full picture. Every life counts here, so expect this inquiry to dig into causes and circumstances, aiming to stop more tragedies and spark real change on the streets.