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Elder Abuse Registry Faces Years-Long Delays
17 Feb
Summary
- Abuse registry process takes up to five years to add names.
- Criminal charges against aides were stayed, but abuse findings remain.
- Families await registry updates for health-care aides involved in abuse.
Manitoba's adult abuse registry faces significant bureaucratic and legal delays, with some cases taking over five years to process. This lengthy procedure means individuals accused of abusing vulnerable adults can continue working in care settings without their status being known to potential employers through the registry.
In the case of Oakview Place in Winnipeg, two health-care aides accused of abusing residents in 2022 were found to have been involved in an "incident founded for abuse" by the Protection for Persons in Care Office in September 2023. However, criminal charges against the aides were stayed in 2023. Families of victims are still awaiting definitive information on whether these individuals will be added to the registry.
One of the accused, Kumba Mansaray, was informed in August 2025 that she would be added to the registry, but she has since filed a court application to prevent this. The registry process involves multiple steps, including committee decisions, notifications, and opportunities for appeal, which can be stalled if individuals cannot be located, leading to years of delay.
Families of abuse victims express deep frustration with the protracted timeline, stating it prevents closure and adequate protection for vulnerable individuals. While the government acknowledges the concerns and is working on process improvements, the current system's delays highlight ongoing challenges in safeguarding those in care.
