System in Crisis: Child Dies Every 3 Days in Ontario’s Care Network

In Ontario, a child involved with the care system dies every three days, according to Global News data. Between 2020 and 2022, 354 children under government care died, with a troubling pattern of deaths among those with open case files. Advocates criticize the lack of inquests and urgent government action, calling for a thorough review and overhaul of the child welfare system to prevent further tragedies.

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