Overview

• Nine female educators at the Cité-des-Prairies centre in Montreal are accused of having sexual relations with minor detainees.
• One of the educators allegedly had a baby with a detainee, prompting internal and police investigations.
• Social Services Minister Lionel Carmant requested Lemay's resignation due to differing views on system reforms.
• The scandal follows a report that led to the trusteeship of a youth protection office in central Quebec over rapid child removals.
• The resignation highlights ongoing challenges in Quebec's youth protection system, including increased demand and labor shortages.