The commission blamed the delay on 'colossal' analytical work and on 'organizational challenges' linked to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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

The investment follows recommendations from a commission looking into the management of Quebec's youth protection system.

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

Health and Social Services Minister Lionel Carmant called for the move.

The 16-year-old suspect in the fatal stabbing of a 15-year-old boy in Fabreville on Wednesday appeared before Laval's Youth court on Friday.

The commission responsible for looking into youth protection services in Quebec has issued five recommendations.

In Quebec, 289 new cases are flagged to the province's youth protection agency on a daily basis.

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.

The Laurent commission will specifically look at the funding and organization of Quebec's youth protection department.