G.B. and R.B. v. Children’s Aid Society of Toronto, 2015 CFSRB 56

1This is an application under section 144(3) of the Child and Family Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C11 for a review of the decision of the Respondent to refuse the application of the Applicants to adopt [Child 1] ([date of birth]) and [Child 2] ([date of birth]).

2Having heard the evidence and the submissions of the parties, the Board:

1. Rescinds the decision of the Society to refuse the application of the Applicants to adopt the Children.
2. Orders that the Children be placed for adoption with the Applicants.
3. Orders the transfer of the Children to be completed no later than December 30, 2015.
4. Orders the Society to arrange for the children to spend a minimum of 48 hours with the Applicants during the Applicants' Christmas celebrations.
5. The Board will remain seized for matters relating to the implementation of this decision.
6. Reasons for this decision will follow.