Rachel Notley decries cuts as number of kids dying in care rises

It has been the deadliest year in Alberta's history for children in care, according to NDP leader Rachel Notley, following the deaths of two teenagers earlier this month.

According to the government’s website, a 16-year-old girl died while in care on March 18. The next day, a 17-year-old boy in care died as well.

So far, 31 children died while in care or receiving government services since April 1, 2014 – a 25 per cent increase over the same time period last year.

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