B.C. Indigenous groups and opposition parties have called for the resignation of Children\u0027s Minister Mitzi Dean
The statement said ministry staff did not follow its policy that children in care should be seen regularly by a social worker.
The ministry review also said cultural plans must be done for Indigenous children in care and staff must ensure children get access to appropriate medical care and support services.Article content Provincial court Judge Peter La Prairie in Chilliwack, B.C., sentenced the foster parents after they pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and manslaughter of the boy, and aggravated assault of his younger sister.La Prairie said in his ruling that the children were tortured, starved and forced to eat their own feces, vomit and dog food. They were forced to undertake excessive exercise routines for hours, often with their eyes taped shut, while in diapers or naked.
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