Exhibit 5.1

 

KPMG LLP
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Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

We consent to the use of our report dated February 23, 2022 with respect to the consolidated financial statements of BELLUS Health Inc. which comprise the consolidated statement of financial position as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the related consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss, changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, and the related notes, incorporated herein by reference.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Montreal, Canada

August 26, 2022