Experts: There is no accountability in Ontario’s child welfare system
Videos
-
Experts: There is no accountability in Ontario’s child welfare system
03:57 | November 23, 2022
-
‘Child welfare to prison pipeline’ linked to heightened Indigenous incarceration rates
02:26 | September 29, 2025
-
First Nations’ leader, advocates raise concerns about Manitoba foster system after abuse charges
02:03 | September 29, 2025
-
Inside the treatment centre where teens say they left worse — not better
02:43 | August 7, 2025
-
Anger, disgust, over alleged targeting of Indigenous kids
02:27 | March 5, 2024
-
Ontario for-profit group homes allegedly targeting Nunavut kids
02:33 | March 4, 2024
-
Ontario child welfare money going to ‘factory mills of exploitation’: NDP
02:00 | March 1, 2024
-
Federal Court approves historic $23B First Nations child-welfare settlement
01:49 | October 24, 2023
-
Ontario proposes child welfare system changes
02:59 | July 18, 2023
-
Ontario ombudsman report exposes failures in Indigenous youth care
02:46 | April 13, 2023
-
11-year-old dead by suicide, 1 of 13 who’ve died in Alberta child welfare system so far this year
02:37 | March 29, 2023
-
Sarnia Children’s Aid Society’s debt erased following Global News report
01:45 | March 23, 2023
-
An Indigenous child welfare agency’s fight to restore culture and raise kids at home
04:14 | March 8, 2023
-
No group homes: Sarnia Children’s Aid Society’s bold approach to child welfare
03:43 | March 7, 2023
-
Ont. group home operator facing $60M proposed class-action lawsuit
03:08 | March 6, 2023
-
Indigenous woman’s suicide in Manitoba highlights harms of child welfare system
02:45 | February 5, 2023
-
Global National: Feb. 5
18:27 | February 5, 2023
-
Calls for changes to child welfare system after scathing report into Indigenous child’s death
02:11 | January 5, 2023
-
Ford government questioned over Global News investigation into Ontario youth home chain
04:42 | November 23, 2022
-
Tribunal rejects Ottawa’s $40B Indigenous child welfare deal
02:30 | October 25, 2022
-
Ontario won’t publicize information about ‘high-risk’ group homes: Global News investigation
02:06 | September 22, 2022
-
Investigation finds youth in Ontario’s child welfare system restrained over 2,000 times in one year
02:22 | June 7, 2022
-
Kids ‘may not be safe’ in Ontario’s child welfare system
18:59 | May 28, 2022
-
NDP’s Angus calls on Trudeau to drop appeal Human Rights Tribunal on First Nation child welfare
01:12 | October 25, 2021
-
Cowessess First Nation taking over child welfare system after signing historic agreement
02:35 | July 6, 2021
-
Trudeau signs historic agreement as Cowessess First Nation becomes 1st to control its child welfare system
02:57 | July 6, 2021
-
Doctors see spike in child abuse and neglect in Canada
02:33 | January 31, 2021
-
Court case on compensation for First Nations children and families adjourns
04:33 | November 26, 2019
-
Federal Election 2019: Trudeau says he ‘agrees’ with Human Rights Tribunal on First Nations children
01:02 | October 19, 2019
-
Arrests made after 8 children found chained and living in deplorable conditions at home
01:43 | April 29, 2016
-
Experts: There is no accountability in Ontario’s child welfare system
03:57 | November 23, 2022
-
‘Child welfare to prison pipeline’ linked to heightened Indigenous incarceration rates
02:26 | September 29, 2025
-
First Nations’ leader, advocates raise concerns about Manitoba foster system after abuse charges
02:03 | September 29, 2025
-
Inside the treatment centre where teens say they left worse — not better
02:43 | August 7, 2025
-
Anger, disgust, over alleged targeting of Indigenous kids
02:27 | March 5, 2024
-
Ontario for-profit group homes allegedly targeting Nunavut kids
02:33 | March 4, 2024
-
Ontario child welfare money going to ‘factory mills of exploitation’: NDP
02:00 | March 1, 2024
-
Federal Court approves historic $23B First Nations child-welfare settlement
01:49 | October 24, 2023
-
Ontario proposes child welfare system changes
02:59 | July 18, 2023
-
Ontario ombudsman report exposes failures in Indigenous youth care
02:46 | April 13, 2023
-
11-year-old dead by suicide, 1 of 13 who’ve died in Alberta child welfare system so far this year
02:37 | March 29, 2023
-
Sarnia Children’s Aid Society’s debt erased following Global News report
01:45 | March 23, 2023
-
An Indigenous child welfare agency’s fight to restore culture and raise kids at home
04:14 | March 8, 2023
-
No group homes: Sarnia Children’s Aid Society’s bold approach to child welfare
03:43 | March 7, 2023
-
Ont. group home operator facing $60M proposed class-action lawsuit
03:08 | March 6, 2023
-
Indigenous woman’s suicide in Manitoba highlights harms of child welfare system
02:45 | February 5, 2023
-
Global National: Feb. 5
18:27 | February 5, 2023
-
Calls for changes to child welfare system after scathing report into Indigenous child’s death
02:11 | January 5, 2023
-
Ford government questioned over Global News investigation into Ontario youth home chain
04:42 | November 23, 2022
-
Tribunal rejects Ottawa’s $40B Indigenous child welfare deal
02:30 | October 25, 2022
-
Ontario won’t publicize information about ‘high-risk’ group homes: Global News investigation
02:06 | September 22, 2022
-
Investigation finds youth in Ontario’s child welfare system restrained over 2,000 times in one year
02:22 | June 7, 2022
-
Kids ‘may not be safe’ in Ontario’s child welfare system
18:59 | May 28, 2022
-
NDP’s Angus calls on Trudeau to drop appeal Human Rights Tribunal on First Nation child welfare
01:12 | October 25, 2021
-
Cowessess First Nation taking over child welfare system after signing historic agreement
02:35 | July 6, 2021
-
Trudeau signs historic agreement as Cowessess First Nation becomes 1st to control its child welfare system
02:57 | July 6, 2021
-
Doctors see spike in child abuse and neglect in Canada
02:33 | January 31, 2021
-
Court case on compensation for First Nations children and families adjourns
04:33 | November 26, 2019
-
Federal Election 2019: Trudeau says he ‘agrees’ with Human Rights Tribunal on First Nations children
01:02 | October 19, 2019
-
Arrests made after 8 children found chained and living in deplorable conditions at home
01:43 | April 29, 2016
Experts: There is no accountability in Ontario’s child welfare system
Description
November 23, 2022
Global News investigates who was aware of concerns at an Ontario group-home chain, and for how long. A secret draft report shows issues were flagged years ago, but experts say there is little oversight or accountability in the child welfare system. Carolyn Jarvis reports.
-
Experts: There is no accountability in Ontario’s child welfare system03:57 | November 23, 2022 -
‘Child welfare to prison pipeline’ linked to heightened Indigenous incarceration rates02:26 | September 29, 2025 -
First Nations’ leader, advocates raise concerns about Manitoba foster system after abuse charges02:03 | September 29, 2025 -
Inside the treatment centre where teens say they left worse — not better02:43 | August 7, 2025 -
Anger, disgust, over alleged targeting of Indigenous kids02:27 | March 5, 2024 -
Ontario for-profit group homes allegedly targeting Nunavut kids02:33 | March 4, 2024 -
Ontario child welfare money going to ‘factory mills of exploitation’: NDP02:00 | March 1, 2024 -
Federal Court approves historic $23B First Nations child-welfare settlement01:49 | October 24, 2023 -
Ontario proposes child welfare system changes02:59 | July 18, 2023 -
Ontario ombudsman report exposes failures in Indigenous youth care02:46 | April 13, 2023 -
11-year-old dead by suicide, 1 of 13 who’ve died in Alberta child welfare system so far this year02:37 | March 29, 2023 -
Sarnia Children’s Aid Society’s debt erased following Global News report01:45 | March 23, 2023 -
An Indigenous child welfare agency’s fight to restore culture and raise kids at home04:14 | March 8, 2023 -
No group homes: Sarnia Children’s Aid Society’s bold approach to child welfare03:43 | March 7, 2023 -
Ont. group home operator facing $60M proposed class-action lawsuit03:08 | March 6, 2023 -
Indigenous woman’s suicide in Manitoba highlights harms of child welfare system02:45 | February 5, 2023 -
Global National: Feb. 518:27 | February 5, 2023 -
Calls for changes to child welfare system after scathing report into Indigenous child’s death02:11 | January 5, 2023 -
Ford government questioned over Global News investigation into Ontario youth home chain04:42 | November 23, 2022 -
Tribunal rejects Ottawa’s $40B Indigenous child welfare deal02:30 | October 25, 2022 -
Ontario won’t publicize information about ‘high-risk’ group homes: Global News investigation02:06 | September 22, 2022 -
Investigation finds youth in Ontario’s child welfare system restrained over 2,000 times in one year02:22 | June 7, 2022 -
Kids ‘may not be safe’ in Ontario’s child welfare system18:59 | May 28, 2022 -
NDP’s Angus calls on Trudeau to drop appeal Human Rights Tribunal on First Nation child welfare01:12 | October 25, 2021 -
Cowessess First Nation taking over child welfare system after signing historic agreement02:35 | July 6, 2021 -
Trudeau signs historic agreement as Cowessess First Nation becomes 1st to control its child welfare system02:57 | July 6, 2021 -
Doctors see spike in child abuse and neglect in Canada02:33 | January 31, 2021 -
Court case on compensation for First Nations children and families adjourns04:33 | November 26, 2019 -
Federal Election 2019: Trudeau says he ‘agrees’ with Human Rights Tribunal on First Nations children01:02 | October 19, 2019 -
Arrests made after 8 children found chained and living in deplorable conditions at home01:43 | April 29, 2016
-
Experts: There is no accountability in Ontario’s child welfare system03:57 | November 23, 2022
-
‘Child welfare to prison pipeline’ linked to heightened Indigenous incarceration rates02:26 | September 29, 2025
-
First Nations’ leader, advocates raise concerns about Manitoba foster system after abuse charges02:03 | September 29, 2025
-
Inside the treatment centre where teens say they left worse — not better02:43 | August 7, 2025
-
Anger, disgust, over alleged targeting of Indigenous kids02:27 | March 5, 2024
-
Ontario for-profit group homes allegedly targeting Nunavut kids02:33 | March 4, 2024
-
Ontario child welfare money going to ‘factory mills of exploitation’: NDP02:00 | March 1, 2024
-
Federal Court approves historic $23B First Nations child-welfare settlement01:49 | October 24, 2023
-
Ontario proposes child welfare system changes02:59 | July 18, 2023
-
Ontario ombudsman report exposes failures in Indigenous youth care02:46 | April 13, 2023
-
11-year-old dead by suicide, 1 of 13 who’ve died in Alberta child welfare system so far this year02:37 | March 29, 2023
-
Sarnia Children’s Aid Society’s debt erased following Global News report01:45 | March 23, 2023
-
An Indigenous child welfare agency’s fight to restore culture and raise kids at home04:14 | March 8, 2023
-
No group homes: Sarnia Children’s Aid Society’s bold approach to child welfare03:43 | March 7, 2023
-
Ont. group home operator facing $60M proposed class-action lawsuit03:08 | March 6, 2023
-
Indigenous woman’s suicide in Manitoba highlights harms of child welfare system02:45 | February 5, 2023
-
Global National: Feb. 518:27 | February 5, 2023
-
Calls for changes to child welfare system after scathing report into Indigenous child’s death02:11 | January 5, 2023
-
Ford government questioned over Global News investigation into Ontario youth home chain04:42 | November 23, 2022
-
Tribunal rejects Ottawa’s $40B Indigenous child welfare deal02:30 | October 25, 2022
-
Ontario won’t publicize information about ‘high-risk’ group homes: Global News investigation02:06 | September 22, 2022
-
Investigation finds youth in Ontario’s child welfare system restrained over 2,000 times in one year02:22 | June 7, 2022
-
Kids ‘may not be safe’ in Ontario’s child welfare system18:59 | May 28, 2022
-
NDP’s Angus calls on Trudeau to drop appeal Human Rights Tribunal on First Nation child welfare01:12 | October 25, 2021
-
Cowessess First Nation taking over child welfare system after signing historic agreement02:35 | July 6, 2021
-
Trudeau signs historic agreement as Cowessess First Nation becomes 1st to control its child welfare system02:57 | July 6, 2021
-
Doctors see spike in child abuse and neglect in Canada02:33 | January 31, 2021
-
Court case on compensation for First Nations children and families adjourns04:33 | November 26, 2019
-
Federal Election 2019: Trudeau says he ‘agrees’ with Human Rights Tribunal on First Nations children01:02 | October 19, 2019
-
Arrests made after 8 children found chained and living in deplorable conditions at home01:43 | April 29, 2016
Experts: There is no accountability in Ontario’s child welfare system
Description
November 23, 2022
Global News investigates who was aware of concerns at an Ontario group-home chain, and for how long. A secret draft report shows issues were flagged years ago, but experts say there is little oversight or accountability in the child welfare system. Carolyn Jarvis reports.
National News
-
Skilled labour shortages cause push for more women in the workforce2:0215 hours ago -
Who is Cole Allen? What we know about White House shooting suspect2:1215 hours ago -
Trump likely target of alleged gunman at WHCD, says acting AG2:1715 hours ago -
Global National: April 2622:0516 hours ago -
Secret Service rush into White House Correspondents’ Dinner after shots fired1:2616 hours ago -
Ukraine marks 40th anniversary of Chernobyl nuclear disaster2:2218 hours ago -
“Hold my champagne”: Poilievre responds to Liberal deficit coming under its projected number1:0118 hours ago -
At least 19 killed, dozens injured after explosives detonated in Colombia highway attack1:5919 hours ago -
Manitoba set to become 1st province to ban social media for children0:3421 hours ago -
Editorial cartoonists talk goals, challenges of profession as geopolitical climate heats up15:4824 hours ago
Advertisement
Top News
-
Trump likely target of alleged gunman at WHCD, says acting AG2:1715 hours ago -
At least 19 killed, dozens injured after explosives detonated in Colombia highway attack1:5919 hours ago -
Trump, world reacts after shooting incident at White House Correspondents’ Dinner5:381 day ago -
Business Matters: Ottawa approves Enbridge’s Sunrise pipeline expansion2:293 days ago -
U.S. demands more concessions ahead of CUSMA trade talks4:084 days ago -
Airlines cutting back and adding charges amid war in Iran impacting fuel prices4:224 days ago -
Ex-Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte to stand trial on ‘crimes against humanity’ charges0:334 days ago -
Carney says Canada not ‘taking notes’ from Americans as it prepares for U.S. trade talks4:394 days ago -
Carney has “reset” tone of Canada-US relations, O’Toole says5:234 days ago -
Business Matters: Iran war impacting price of consumer goods2:185 days ago
Sponsored Content
Global National
-
Global National: April 2622:0516 hours ago -
Global National: April 2521:392 days ago -
Global National: April 2421:563 days ago -
Global National: April 2322:034 days ago -
Global National: April 2222:375 days ago -
Global National: April 2122:106 days ago -
Global National: April 2022:227 days ago -
Global National: April 1922:331 week ago -
Global National: April 1821:461 week ago -
Global National: April 1622:052 weeks ago
Trending
Canada
-
1st in Canada; Manitoba moves to ban social media for children2:1215 hours ago -
News bill on Métis governance sparks concern from Assembly of First Nations1:2615 hours ago -
Dozens of MPs miss deadline for financial disclosure2:2222 hours ago -
Federal government approves Sunrise Expansion Program LNG pipeline1:252 days ago -
People stranded for more than a day on Alberta highway2:092 days ago -
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman apologizes to Tumbler Ridge victims’ families0:3523 hours ago -
Justice dismisses attempts to block disposal of Robert Pictkon evidence2:042 days ago -
Poilievre asks ‘where are the arrests?’ as U.S. consulate, synagogue shootings in Toronto remain unsolved0:473 days ago -
Residents of Peace River warned of possible flooding, to be ready to evacuate0:243 days ago -
Ditching the switch: Alberta, Northwest Territories moving to permanent daylight time1:583 days ago
U.S. News
-
Who is Cole Allen? What we know about White House shooting suspect2:1215 hours ago -
Trump unharmed, responds after shooter prompts evacuation at White House Correspondents’ Dinner0:561 day ago -
Trump to bring back firing squad executions as Pope Leo calls for death penalty abolition3:552 days ago -
Trump cancels U.S. trip to Pakistan for Iran peace talks5:3223 hours ago -
U.S. soldier allegedly used classified information to bet on Maduro’s capture2:0023 hours ago -
‘Worse than Jeffrey Epstein’: Dan Reed slams new Michael Jackson biopic1:5923 hours ago -
This Week in Washington: Update on Iran War, Israel-Lebanon talks, CUSMA deadline5:493 days ago -
Business Matters: Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders approve Paramount sale2:334 days ago -
Florida launches criminal probe into OpenAI, ChatGPT after mass shooting at university2:065 days ago
Advertisement
World
-
Ukraine marks 40th anniversary of Chernobyl nuclear disaster2:2218 hours ago -
At least 19 killed, dozens injured after explosives detonated in Colombia highway attack1:5919 hours ago -
Exploring more sustainable travel: AMA Travel5:333 days ago -
Sikh Heritage Month: Recognizing the contributions of Sikh Canadians6:333 days ago -
This Week in Washington: Update on Iran War, Israel-Lebanon talks, CUSMA deadline5:493 days ago -
Survivor 50: Jimmy Fallon twist sends shockwaves through tribal council4:163 days ago -
Atlantic Ocean currents could collapse sooner than expected, scientists warn1:533 days ago -
Iran, U.S. in standoff over Strait of Hormuz control1:543 days ago -
Airlines cutting back and adding charges amid war in Iran impacting fuel prices4:224 days ago -
Ex-Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte to stand trial on ‘crimes against humanity’ charges0:334 days ago
Politics
-
Ontario provides Peterborough city and county with $1.7M transit funding boost0:505 hours ago -
Rebecca Thomas, poet and Indigenous advocate, on importance of arts in everyday culture8:487 hours ago -
Fallout from gov’t backing off DRIPA changes7:4215 hours ago -
Global National: April 2622:0516 hours ago -
Lapu Lapu Day tragedy anniversary1:5415 hours ago -
Countdown to World Cup in Vancouver1:5717 hours ago -
Global News at 6 Toronto: April 26, 202611:3018 hours ago -
Global News at 6 Montreal: April 2612:1018 hours ago -
Global News at 6 Maritimes: April 269:4018 hours ago -
Global News at 6 Maritimes: April 269:4018 hours ago
Health and Wellness
-
Alberta AI researchers advocate for greater access to patient medical data3:1715 hours ago -
First responders facing growing strain in overdose-related calls3:423 days ago -
Health Matters: Fredericton police report surge in overdoses2:183 days ago -
AIberta AI researchers and physicians create innovative tech to help healthcare professionals2:333 days ago -
University of Calgary researchers changing focus of head trauma studies2:023 days ago -
B.C. nurses prepare for strike vote as contract talks stall4:444 days ago -
B.C. drug crisis having impact on province’s children2:324 days ago -
Alberta family faces ‘uncertain future’ after funding refused for medical care2:174 days ago
Advertisement
Investigative News
-
Justice dismisses attempts to block disposal of Robert Pictkon evidence2:042 days ago -
Atlantic Ocean currents could collapse sooner than expected, scientists warn1:533 days ago -
How ‘manosphere’ groups target women, share sexual exploits online1:583 days ago -
Report: Lytton wildfire rebuild lacked framework2:151 month ago -
Deportation hearing begins for alleged Iranian regime official1:381 month ago -
Deportation hearing for suspected high-ranking Iranian official living in Canada held behind closed doors0:453 months ago -
Battling extortion violence in Surrey7:133 months ago -
Fighting the addictions crisis in northern Manitoba’s Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation5:024 months ago -
‘They can shoot me’: Fear-stricken Ontario family speaks after Bishnoi gang violence in Canada2:514 months ago -
Government responds to allegations of widespread fraud at Social Development and Poverty Reduction ministry3:305 months ago
News Bloopers
-
‘Amoosing’ cow leaves Global News Morning crew in stitches1:595 months ago -
‘Can’t use that on TV’: Watch a Global News reporter jump from the highest bungee jump in Canada0:3712 months ago -
Black bear in tree has rough landing after being tranquilized at Halifax-area park0:4919 months ago -
Edmonton, B.C. morning show hosts settle NHL playoff bet3:0523 months ago -
‘You can’t make this stuff up:’ Loud clap of thunder interrupts live TV segment at pivotal moment0:2531 months ago -
Fun times? Global News personalities help clear snow in search of ‘fun’ story2:0042 months ago -
‘Buzzworthy moment’: Colin D’Mello recaps Doug Ford accidentally swallowing a bee1:5744 months ago -
‘Did you just call me daddy?’: Morning show hosts can’t hold back laughter after on-air mixup1:1545 months ago -
B.C. dad hoping to see his cloud photo on TV get his wish following viral TikTok campaign2:1248 months ago -
Bloopers: Phil Darlington slips, slides and falls in these Our Winter City outtakes1:3842 months ago