By Kevin Martel

Bonneau family files lawsuit against Saskatchewan government in foster care death

Aug 21, 2015 | 12:05 PM

The family of a boy murdered on the Kahkewistahaw First Nation two years ago is now suing the government of Saskatchewan.

Six-year-old Lee Bonneau was found beaten to death with a stick and a rock in August 2013 on the First Nation, after he got separated from his foster mother while she was at a bingo. Another boy, 10 years old at the time, is believed to have killed Lee.However, since he was under 12 at the time he can never be charged.

Lee’s father Dave Bonneau confirmed that the lawsuit was filed this week through Merchant Law Group.

“WE JUST NEED THE GOVERNMENT TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR ACTIONS,” SAID BONNEAU.

In April, dozens of witnesses testified over the course of a two-week coroner’s inquest into Bonneau’s death. Court heard how Lee was taken from his family and put into the care of the Ministry of Social Services. He bounced around between a number of foster homes before his tragic death.

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“For children to be lured away and murdered underneath government care is totally ridiculous and this shouldn’t be happening to anybody’s family and anybody’s children,” said Bonneau.

A number of recommendations were made after the inquest concluded to improve the social services system.

The government confirmed that it received the statement of claim Friday morning and because the matter is before the courts, the province will not be commenting further.
 

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