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Experts: There is no accountability in Ontario’s child welfare system

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.

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