Quebec Premier François Legault has made a public apology to the family of Joyce Echaquan, the Atikamekw woman who died in a Joliette hospital last week. "We must not be afraid to say it; the Quebec public service has failed in its duty to Madame Echaquan," Legault said. WATCH | Premier Legault says all Quebecers deserve dignity, respectQuebec premier apologizes to Joyce Echaquan's loved ones 1:05 François Legault said the Quebec government has a duty to treat everyone with dignity and respect. He said Quebec failed that duty by allowing Joyce Echaquan to die amid racist taunts. WATCH | Carol Dubé pleads for justice for his wife, Joyce Echaquan:

Source: CBC News October 06, 2020 17:29 UTC