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The provincial government of Alberta has announced to have officially lifted a publication ban imposed on the deaths of children in provincial care. The modification is believed to have been prompted by several investigations claiming that a total of 145 children died while under the province’s care during 1999 and June 2013, however only 56 of those were ever reported.
Human Services Minister, Manmeet Bhullar, had previously promised to lift the publication ban and followed through with that promise on Wednesday, when Bill 11 was proclaimed into law. Bhullar mentioned in a statement that “I believe it is a basic right of each and every one of us to express grief publicly. This decision is not one for the government to make; it is one for those closest to the child to make.” Bhullar added that “I believe the media will act in an ethical and thoughtful manner when reporting on this type of story. No doubt editors and reporters will exercise due diligence, check the facts and make the right decision when it comes to deciding if a story is in the public interest.”
Bhullar stressed that a legal process is now in place for any families with children in care to apply for a publication ban with the courts if they wish. He explained that a “quicker, simpler process” envisioned by the legislation will be refined. The government boasts having had hosted a two-day expert roundtable in January in order to determine the improvements necessary to mend the system.
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