Baljit Grewal

The Simcoe Muskoka Child, Youth and Family Services (Society) brought a motion for summary judgment to terminate an interim supervision order, withdraw their protection application, and dismiss the parents' Answers and Plans of Care.

The respondent mother and maternal grandmother consented, but the respondent father opposed, seeking access and custody for the paternal grandmother.

The court granted the Society's motion, finding no genuine issue for trial, emphasizing the children's best interests and their strong, consistent views to remain with their mother and not re-establish a relationship with their father.

The court found the children could be adequately protected without further Society intervention, particularly through a Voluntary Service Agreement with the mother.

Following a 24‑year marriage and separation in 2006, the applicant sought retroactive and ongoing spousal support.

The court found entitlement based on need due to a significant post‑separation income disparity but rejected a compensatory basis.

After considering the parties’ incomes, living arrangements, and the applicant’s reduced needs due to cohabitation with a new partner, the court awarded varying retroactive support amounts for 2007–2012 and ongoing support.

Beginning January 2013, income was imputed to the applicant at full‑time hours and indefinite support of $300 per month was ordered.

A claim for reimbursement of post‑separation expenses was denied because it was not pleaded.