A Mother's Worst Nightmare: The Ongoing Failure of Child Protection Systems The guilty plea and sentencing of Ahmed Mashkor for the manslaughter of his 4 month old daughter Layah have brought into sharp focus the disturbing failure of Canada's child protection systems.
This tragedy is a stark reminder that child protection systems are not infallible, and they can fail with devastating consequences.
In April and May 2023, Children's Aid Society caseworkers visited Ahmed Mashkor at his home on two separate occasions.