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Minister Carmant Arranges Consultation with Professional Associations

West Island DPJ interventors in Montreal deceitfully concealed evidence in court and lied, hindering the reunion of three children with their foster mother after she was urgently separated from them. Quebec's Minister Lionel Carmant will convene with various professional orders to prevent...

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Minister Carmant Arranges Consultation with Professional Associations

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Title: Child Welfare Workers Lied Under Oath, hiding Evidence: Investigation Demanded

A shocking revelation by three judges about child protection workers from the CIUSSS de l'Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal has come to light. These workers allegedly lied under oath, concealing evidence to prevent the return of three children, who were urgently removed from their foster home, to their mother.

The DPJ was found to be in violation of the children's rights, according to the ruling. Minister Lionel Carmant, responsible for social services, will meet with the professional orders to ensure such practices don't occur elsewhere in Quebec. Training for DPJ workers will be implemented to better equip them and ensure best practices are applied consistently.

Rights Denied, Police Told to Investigate

Details of the case emerged on Monday in La Presse. The judges accused the DPJ interveners of lying under oath, withholding information from the court, and excluding evidence, preventing the return of the children to their father. The father was falsely accused of sexual abuse but was later cleared. The DPJ opposed his efforts to allow the children to return to their mother.

The foster family is reportedly suing the DPJ and Quebec Health.

Recent events echo a similar scandal in Mauricie a few months back. An investigation by the Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse (CDPDJ) revealed that the DPJ had violated the rights of numerous children, placing them too quickly for adoption. The investigation analyzed 140 files wherein erroneous information was presented to the court or analysis was incomplete.

Province-Wide Investigation Demanded

With growing concern from the opposition, a province-wide investigation by the CDPDJ is being demanded. "The CDPDJ must review all placement and adoption files at least since 2023," said Brigitte B. Garceau, the Liberal Party of Quebec's spokesperson on youth protection, in a press release. "It's about the trust in our institutions and the respect for the fundamental rights of families."

Nancy Audet, a conference speaker and author of two books on youth protection services, echoed the sentiment, receiving numerous messages from families reporting similar experiences. "I'm not saying that the situation is as catastrophic everywhere, but the CDPDJ must review files elsewhere in Quebec," Ms. Audet said. As a former DPJ employee and columnist, she has firsthand insight into the situation.

The CDPDJ acknowledges it has been receiving testimonies of a similar nature. "We're being talked about," Stephanie Gareau, the vice-president and youth mandate responsible for the CDPDJ, said in reference to the content of reports submitted to the courts in youth protection cases. No new investigation is currently underway, though, as the CDPDJ waits for a response from the ministers responsible for Social Services and Justice following an investigation in Mauricie.

CDPDJ's Role Questioned

The CDPDJ played a crucial role in this case, both presenting themselves at court hearings to intervene on behalf of the children and forcing DPJ interveners to disclose information they had concealed. However, in recent years, the CDPDJ has focused more on systemic issues, rather than interfering in specific cases at court. This decision has drawn criticism since the absence of the CDPDJ can significantly impact the course of a case by changing the attitude of DPJ prosecutors.

MGareau from the CDPDJ assures that the Commission still presents itself in court "if it becomes necessary when the facts require it." The strategy, she explains, is "more to conduct investigations than in court." These investigations enable the CDPDJ to identify and correct systemic issues rather than solely addressing individual cases.

BONUS INSIGHT: According to experts, investigations into alleged misconduct in public or judicial institutions can benefit from increased transparency, internal audits and oversight, staff training on ethical conduct, and independent inquiries to ensure credibility and impartially.

  1. The child protection workers of CIUSSS de l'Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal have been accused of lying under oath and concealing evidence.
  2. The DPJ was found in violation of children's rights in the case, as three judges ruled.
  3. Minister Lionel Carmant will meet with professional orders to prevent such practices from happening elsewhere in Quebec.
  4. Training for DPJ workers will be implemented to ensure best practices are applied consistently.
  5. Details of the case were revealed in La Presse on Monday, accusing DPJ interveners of lying under oath and withholding information.
  6. The foster family is suing the DPJ and Quebec Health.
  7. A similar scandal happened in Mauricie a few months back, where an investigation revealed that the DPJ violated the rights of numerous children.
  8. There is a growing demand for a province-wide investigation by the CDPDJ.
  9. The CDPDJ has been receiving testimonies of a similar nature in recent times.
  10. The CDPDJ has focused more on systemic issues rather than interfering in specific cases at court in recent years.
  11. The CDPDJ's strategy is more to conduct investigations than to intervene in court cases.
  12. Increased transparency, internal audits, and oversight may help in investigations into alleged misconduct in public or judicial institutions.
  13. Staff training on ethical conduct is crucial to prevent similar incidents in the future.
  14. Independent inquiries ensure credibility and impartiality in such investigations.
  15. Child welfare workers' actions can have a significant impact on families, their mental health, and overall well-being.
  16. This scenario underscores the importance of justice, fairness, and adherence to proper procedures in child welfare cases.
  17. Procedures in the Quebec adoption process must be thoroughly reviewed to ensure they promote the best interests of the children involved.
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Stunned by the deceptive actions of West Island DJP intervenors in Montreal court, Minister Lionel Carmant is arranging meetings with professional orders across Quebec to prevent future occurrences of fabricating evidence and obstructing justice in child custody cases.

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