Thunder Bay police chief Sylvie Hauth said she was formally notified of the investigation last week. We will be participating with the ombudsman s office regarding their investigation, Hauth told the Thunder Bay Police Services Board during its Tuesday meeting.
The ombudsman s investigation was announced last month, when Ontario ombudsman Paul Dube stated in a media release that his office has received complaints about the lack of fairness and transparency in the two closures. Concerns have been raised about a lack of notice and consideration for the vulnerabilities of the young people who were moved out of these centres – for example, whether their rights were respected and what planning was done for transitioning them to new facilities, Dube stated.
Ontario Ombudsmen to investigate youth justice centre closures
The Ministry of Children, Community, and Social Services will be closing 26 youth justice centres across the province, including one in Thunder Bay and one in Kenora.
Mar 16, 2021 5:49 PM By: TbNewsWatch.com Staff
THUNDER BAY - The Ontario Ombudsmen announced it will be conducting an investigation after receiving complaints regarding the closure of two youth justice centres in Northwestern Ontario.
The Ministry of Children, Community, and Social Services announced earlier this month that due to fewer children admitted into custody and detention in Ontario, it would close 26 youth justice centres across the province.