BackThe death of a child who was receiving government services highlights a "fragmented" government approach and "communications issues and in some instances vague standards," reported Nova Scotia's Ombudsman Office today, July 29.
Acting Ombudsman Christine Delisle-Brennan said those are among conclusions of an investigation into the child's death carried out by her office.
She said the investigation did not turn up evidence of government agents or public servants acting in "an uncaring or indifferent manner," or any specific actions or inactions by them that caused the child's death.
"Rather it revealed a series of disconnects, issues related to standards, and uncertainty of approach. What emerged from our investigation might best be described as system fragmentation."
Ms. Delisle-Brennan described the Ombudsman's review as administrative in nature. She said it included the roles and responsibilities of provincial government agencies and their approach to decision-making.
"The intended outcome was not to ascribe blame, rather to independently examine government services in relation to a specific child death."
To read the article in full length, please click HERE
Source: Ombudsman of Nova Scotia, CANADA
