Confronting racial bias in Canadian healthcare

Legal advocacy and data-driven action for a more equitable healthcare system

Confronting racial bias in Canadian healthcare
Oct 08, 2025 / Share

Racial bias in Canadian healthcare often goes unseen due to limited data collection and systemic blind spots. Medical malpractice lawyer Pinta Maguire is pushing for change — advocating for mandatory race-based data, greater accountability, and legal strategies that address unconscious bias in medical care. By shining a light on these issues and encouraging both legal and systemic reforms, Maguire believes Canada can build a healthcare system that truly serves everyone.