COVID-19 pandemic amplified existing inequities for Canada’s ethnocultural communities, a new study shows, with community members calling for a more inclusive approach to bridge the gaps.The research published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) Monday highlighted key challenges faced by visible minorities, immigrants and refugees living in Canada over the last year due to COVID-19. ‘Complex barriers’: Spreading COVID-19 messaging to Canada’s non-English speakers Based on the 773 narratives collected between Sept.-Dec.