York teen 'failed' by children's aid: ombudsman report finds
When the teen requested foster placement from York Region CAS, staff denied her, saying she had two options: "a shelter bed or living on the street."
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When the teen requested foster placement from York Region CAS, staff denied her, saying she had two options: "a shelter bed or living on the street."
An investigation by the Ontario Ombudsman found the York Region Children's Aid Society failed to respect the rights of a 16-year-old girl who repeatedly asked for a foster placement before she died.
The issue stemmed from misinterpretations of a Ministry of Education communications embargo, leading to closed discussions and a lack of transparency
Hamilton's bylaw, passed by its council in January, is designed to deter landlords from using major renovations as an excuse for bad-faith evictions and better protect tenants living in affordable units.
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