Child welfare deaths profound tragedy but Ont. minister has no timeline to reduce fatalities [Video]

The minister responsible for the child welfare network in Ontario that sees a child die every three days on average says those deaths are a “profound tragedy” but stopped short of committing to when he will be able to reduce that number.

Speaking to reporters on Monday, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services Michael Parsa said his government was strengthening the tools it had available to deal with child neglect and would continue to push new changes.

“The death of a child or a youth is a profound tragedy — and we will do everything we can to make sure that they have the supports,” Parsa said.

“We have to do everything we can collectively, certainly. Whether we’re legislating policies, or (working as) service providers, every one of us need to do everything we can to make sure children and youth succeed and thrive in their communities and no …