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Inquest wraps up in Winnipeg into the 2021 overdose death of Lee Earnshaw - Winnipeg | Globalnews.ca

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Lee Earnshaw , 42 , died in June 2021 at the age of 42 , after a struggle with an addiction.

His family says he was turned away from treatment at rapid access to addiction medicine clinics.

The inquest aims to examine the barriers Earnshaw faced in accessing treatment and the circumstances surrounding his death.

A judge is now preparing the final report for the inquest into Earnshaw 's death.

Kerry UnRuh presented nine recommendations before the court on ways to improve addictions services.

The recommendations include expanding hours for RAAM intake clinics, increasing the number of beds, addressing inefficiencies and communication within Main Street Project .

Packer knows Earnshaw ’s legacy and advocacy will help save lives.