Youth Protection
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N.B. court fixes legislative mistake that may have invalidated youth protection lawNew Brunswick's top court has ruled that a legislative gap in the province's child protection laws did not exist.CanadaFeb 12, 2024
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Quebec youth protection dealing with increased reports, staffing shortagesAlthough cases are on the rise at Quebec Youth Protection departments as it continues to deal with staffing shortages, there has been an improvement since last year.CanadaJun 13, 2023
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Manitoba still hasn’t acted on some recommendations to protect kids, advocate saysManitoba's advocate for children and youth says the province has still not fulfilled some key recommendations aimed at protecting young people.CanadaJan 17, 2023
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Family of slain Quebec girl sues youth protection, school board for $3.7 millionThe $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.CanadaOct 17, 2022
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Quebec rights body probes case of Inuk teen allegedly put in isolation, denied medical careThe commission said the minor was allegedly placed in isolation for prolonged periods, which caused his condition to worsen due to the delay in access to medical care.CanadaOct 13, 2022
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Class-action lawsuit authorized for people abused in Quebec youth protection centresA Quebec superior court judge has authorized a class-action lawsuit for people who say they were abused in Quebec youth protection centres. Experts say there is a long road ahead.CanadaAug 31, 2022
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Quebec rights commission probes after two children orphaned in suspected homicideThe commission says it believes the children's rights may have been violated based on media reports about the incident, .CrimeAug 20, 2022
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Father of Quebec girl murdered by stepmother sentenced to 4 years in prisonOn Dec. 17, the girl's stepmother was sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 13 years after she was convicted of second-degree murder.CrimeJan 7, 2022
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CRARR requesting investigation into Batshaw’s treatment of Indigenous youth"We believe that the youth was basically exposed to a cruel and unusual treatment by Batshaw," said Fo Niemi, CRARR Executive Director.HealthNov 17, 2021
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Montreal youth protection program dealing with increase in demand, lack of staff: reportThe report from Quebec's directors of youth protection said 741 children are currently stuck on the youth protection wait-list in Montreal.CanadaSep 22, 2021
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