A Manitoba woman who admitted her repeated abuse and neglect killed her 21-month-old daughter is facing a possible sentence of life in prison without parole for at least 14 years

That's the joint recommendation from the Crown and defence for Vanessa Lynn Bushie, who pleaded guilty earlier this year to the second-degree murder of Kierra Williams.

The toddler showed signs of multiple injuries and malnutrition when she was brought to hospital in July 2014.

The case has raised more questions about Manitoba's child-welfare system, because social workers had been involved with the family, although the provincial government has not released details.