Investigating the death of young Keira Kagan

'A beacon of protection': Girl's death sparks training for judges in Ontario
‘A beacon of protection’: Girl’s death sparks training for judges in Ontario

Jennifer Kagan wipes away a single tear as she composes herself once again to discuss her daughter’s legacy. Her four-year-old, Keira Kagan, was found dead next to her father’s body at the base of a cliff…
Signs Ontario girl needed help before she died were ignored by child protection workers: report
Signs Ontario girl needed help before she died were ignored by child protection workers: report

A new report obtained exclusively by CityNews on the death of four-year-old Keira Kagan examines how the system intended to protect her ultimately ignored the risks she faced. Earlier this week, CityNews…
Report finds Ontario child’s likely murder was ‘predictable and preventable’
Report finds Ontario child’s likely murder was ‘predictable and preventable’

A new and damning report by a group of family violence experts has determined the death of four-year-old Keira Kagan, was “extremely consistent” with a murder-suicide, and that it could have been prevented. In…
'Keira's Law' will strengthen laws surrounding domestic violence, advocates say
‘Keira’s Law’ will strengthen laws surrounding domestic violence, advocates say

OTTAWA — Canadian lawmakers have passed a bill that includes a measure known as “Keira’s law,” which would ensure that judges receive education on domestic violence and coercive control in intimate partner…
Signs Ontario girl needed help before she died were ignored by child protection workers: report
Signs Ontario girl needed help before she died were ignored by child protection workers: report

A new report obtained exclusively by CityNews on the death of four-year-old Keira Kagan examines how the system intended to protect her ultimately ignored the risks she faced. Earlier this week, CityNews…
Report finds Ontario child’s likely murder was ‘predictable and preventable’
Report finds Ontario child’s likely murder was ‘predictable and preventable’

A new and damning report by a group of family violence experts has determined the death of four-year-old Keira Kagan, was “extremely consistent” with a murder-suicide, and that it could have been prevented. In…
'Keira's Law' will strengthen laws surrounding domestic violence, advocates say
‘Keira’s Law’ will strengthen laws surrounding domestic violence, advocates say

OTTAWA — Canadian lawmakers have passed a bill that includes a measure known as “Keira’s law,” which would ensure that judges receive education on domestic violence and coercive control in intimate partner…

Ontario’s Chief Coroner calls inquest into child’s death
Three years ago today Keira Kagan was killed, likely by her father. After a panel found the courts failed to identify the “severity of risk” posed to Keira, Ontario's chief coroner has announced an inquest into her death. Cynthia Mulligan reports.

More on the death of Keira Kagan

Mother says the death of her 4-year-old daughter could have been prevented
Mother says the death of her 4-year-old daughter could have been prevented

Two years ago Wednesday, as the world was preoccupied in the early days of the COVD-19 pandemic, a four-year-old girl named Keira fell to her death at Rattlesnake Point. She was with her father, Robin…
Ontario's Chief Coroner to launch inquest into death of 4-year-old girl likely killed by father
Ontario’s Chief Coroner to launch inquest into death of 4-year-old girl likely killed by father

On the third anniversary of the death of four-year-old Keira Kagan, whom an expert committee has said was likely killed by her father, the Chief Coroner has announced there will be an inquest into her…
MPs debate Keira's Law to require judicial training on domestic violence
MPs debate Keira’s Law to require judicial training on domestic violence

OTTAWA — Judges will have to undergo regular training on domestic violence and coercive control if a bill known as Keira’s Law passes through Parliament. It is named in honour of four-year-old Keira…
'It's not an accident' alleges stepfather of girl found dead with biological dad in Rattlesnake Point
‘It’s not an accident’ alleges stepfather of girl found dead with biological dad in Rattlesnake Point

The four-year-old girl found deceased with her biological father in Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area late Sunday night has been identified by family as Keira Kagan. The girl’s stepfather, Philip Viater,…