Petition to get suicide crisis declared in Nunavik breaks 51,000 signatures – CBC

Jan 21, 2019

Inuit advocate Mary Simon posted the petition online in November

Long-time Inuit advocate Mary Simon’s petition to get suicides in Nunavik recognized as a crisis by Canada and Quebec has gathered 51,500 signatures, nearly reaching its goal of 55,000.

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It asks that the premier of Quebec and the prime minister of Canada officially recognize the crisis and appoint a special representative to implement and monitor a mental health treatment program in Nunavik.

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