Granby Girl Death

• System failed Quebec girl whose killing led to youth protection reforms: coroner

  The report says institutions that were supposed to protect the girl, like youth services and the school and health systems, did not co-ordinate a proper response to save her.

  Canada

  Sep 3, 2025
  
• Family of slain Quebec girl sues youth protection, school board for $3.7 million

  The $3.7-million lawsuit filed Monday comes about three and a half years after death of the child in Granby, Que. while in the care of her father and stepmother.

  Canada

  Oct 17, 2022
  
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• Father of murdered Quebec girl, 7, pleads guilty to forcible confinement charge

  He pleaded guilty before a Quebec Superior Court judge on Monday. In response, the Crown stayed a charge of criminal negligence causing death in connection with the girl's death.

  Crime

  Dec 15, 2021
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• Stepmother found guilty of second-degree murder in death of 7-year-old Granby, Que., girl

  The 38-year-old woman, who cannot be named to protect the identity of her other children, was also found guilty of forcible confinement.

  Crime

  Dec 9, 2021
• Jury selection begins for stepmother accused in death of Granby girl

  The seven-year-old girl died in disturbing circumstances while her case was being followed by youth protection services in the Eastern Townships.

  Canada

  Sep 13, 2021
• Quebec’s youth protection system needs ‘severe shift’ to help vulnerable children, inquiry finds

  The review, which was launched in October 2019, was prompted by the death of a seven-year-old girl in Granby who had been followed by youth protection services.

  Canada

  May 3, 2021
• Quebec inquiry proposes creation of national director to oversee youth protection system

  The final report is now scheduled for April 30, 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Canada

  Nov 30, 2020
• Shortcomings ‘at all stages’ led to failure to protect slain Quebec girl: human rights commission

  The investigation was prompted by the death of a seven-year-old girl who was followed by youth protection.

  Canada

  Aug 11, 2020
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• Father, stepmother will head straight to trial in death of slain Granby girl

  The girl's father and stepmother both waived their rights to preliminary hearings on Monday.

  Crime

  Mar 9, 2020
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• Father, stepmother of slain Granby girl back in court Dec. 12

  The father and stepmother of a slain seven-year-old Quebec girl will be back in court Dec. 12 in what's likely to be a long and winding legal saga.

  Canada

  Oct 29, 2019