An international human rights group says the British Columbia government’s inadequate support during an extreme heat wave this summer “compounded risks” for people with disabilities and those who are older.
Data released by the BC Coroners Service and the province on July 30 reported 569 “heat-related deaths” in the province from June 20 to July 29, with most of the fatalities being in people 70 years and older.The report says Canadian governments and authorities must listen to and provide better supports to those with disabilities and older people before the next heat event returns.
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