Nunavut’s Family Services admits reporting incorrect data on children in care, to the minister's surprise

Nunavut’s Family Services admits reporting incorrect data on children in care, to the minister's surprise

In August, the department told CBC News it had 251 children and youth in care as of June 30. CBC News questioned that at the time but was told it was the point-in-time figure. After CBC News sought further clarity, the department admitted the previous figure is inaccurate and does not match any category in its database. It's prompted critics to question the department’s ability to track the children in its care.