The appellant, an adult in need of protection, was subject to a plan of care proposed by the Minister of Health.
The Family Court judge approved the plan but added a condition prohibiting placement outside the Halifax region.
The Court of Appeal held the Family Court exceeded its jurisdiction, ruling it could only accept or reject the Minister's plan.
The Supreme Court of Canada allowed the appeal, holding that the Family Court's statutory duty to ensure the adult's best interests includes the jurisdiction to attach reasonable terms and conditions to the Minister's proposed plan of care.
