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Ministry of Human Services’ response to the RJ fatality inquiry report

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The Ministry of Human Services has carefully reviewed the fatality inquiry report released on February 28, 2014 regarding the death of RJ on November 11, 2010. The inquiry found that this death... More ≫

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The Ministry of Human Services has carefully reviewed the fatality inquiry report released on February 28, 2014 regarding the death of RJ on November 11, 2010. The inquiry found that this death was due to cardiac arrest and anoxic brain injury, resulting from traumatic injury to the cervical spine following a fall down a flight of stairs in his home. The manner of death was accidental. The fatality inquiry report made seven recommendations for preventing similar deaths. In addition to the fatality inquiry review, an internal investigation was conducted by the Central Region PDD Community Board in November 2010 and made eight recommendations for the service provider. The service provider has implemented all the recommendations.

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Ministry of Human Services’ response to the JB fatality inquiry report

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A fatality inquiry regarding the death of JB on September 27, 2009 found that this death was due to acute carbon monoxide intoxication and the manner of death was homicide, committed by the... More ≫

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A fatality inquiry regarding the death of JB on September 27, 2009 found that this death was due to acute carbon monoxide intoxication and the manner of death was homicide, committed by the father. The child was in an out-of-home placement through an agreement with the Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program, but was visiting his father and stepmother at the time of death. The Ministry of Human Services has carefully reviewed the report and this document captures the ministry's response to the recommendation made in the report.

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Response to Martin fatality inquiry report

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The Ministry of Human Services has carefully reviewed and considered the recommendations of the fatality inquiry report released on November 2, 2012, into the December 2006 death of Samantha... More ≫

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The Ministry of Human Services has carefully reviewed and considered the recommendations of the fatality inquiry report released on November 2, 2012, into the December 2006 death of Samantha Martin. The inquiry found this was a medical death due to natural causes, following the child’s return to parental care. Whenever possible, the ministry takes into account reviews of incidents involving children who were recently in care when identifying learnings that could lead to better services for children currently in the system.

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