More powers for child-welfare watchdog
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MIKE DEAL / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Ainsley Krone, acting advocate, Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth, speaks during an announcement with Families Minister Rochelle Squires at the Manitoba Legislative building Tuesday morning.
The province has expanded the powers of the child-welfare watchdog.
The province has expanded the powers of the child-welfare watchdog.
Starting June 1, the Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth will be able to investigate serious injuries and deaths of children who were receiving services or whose families were receiving services related to mental health, addiction services or youth justice in the year before the death or injury.