The Manitoba government has been advised to increase help for people with addictions after the overdose death of a homeless man who was turned away from treatment several times.

In a 43-page inquest report, associate chief provincial court Judge Tracey Lord made eight recommendations, including calling for an increase to the number of Rapid Access to Addiction Medicine clinics. She said the RAAM clinic near Health Sciences Centre should be open five days a week and have evening and weekend hours.

Lee Earnshaw, 42, died of an accidental fentanyl and methamphetamine overdose on June 14, 2021, after he sought help several times.

Lord said she hopes the inquest will lead to others being able to access treatment.

“It is abundantly clear the resources available to those requiring publicly fu

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