A health researcher studying COVID-19 as part of a national immunity task force hopes the pandemic elevates concern for persistent health issues, such as inadequate housing, for Indigenous people in Canada. “This pandemic has opened the eyes for a lot of people across Canada,” said Dr.
Carrie Bourassa, scientific director of the Institute of Indigenous Peoples’ Health. “I would like to think that what these … studies will do is change a lot of policies for Canadians and for Indigenous people. “I hope that this will also raise the bar and help people to understand that equity has not been reached for Indigenous peoples in Canada.” [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] Bourassa was recently tapped to come