Team Lee - Helping Others

Today marks the end of the inquest and I feel like a huge weight has been lifted from me. When Lee passed, I made a promise to myself and his spirit that the barriers he spoke about would be heard.

After two emotional weeks, the inquest went beyond what I hoped. It was unanimously recognized that major change is needed. As one lawyer said, there were “multiple single points of failure”.

The recommendations put forth by the lawyers to the judge were powerful and have the potential to bring about real change - this included the recommendation that the province declare a public health emergency and an urgent need to address how we respond to the opioid crisis in Manitoba. There will be changes that will save lives, prevent future tragedies and provide much needed support to those affected by this crisis.

This photo was taken under the justice sculpture outside the Manitoba courthouse. Though it’s massive, one person can move it. That’s Lee. His voice has been heard.