B.C.’s chief coroner looks at new approach to tackling the overdose crisis [Video]

Dr. Jatinder Baidwan, who goes by Taj, says he plans to take less of an advocacy role compared to his predecessor, Lisa Lapointe, who often pointed sharp criticism at the government when she disagreed with its approach to preventing drug deaths.  

“As the chief coroner, it’s my responsibility not to advocate for any particular group out there. But to advocate for all British Columbians … for those who have died,” said Baidwain, who started his five-year term in August.