The applicant children's aid society sought a temporary order to keep three children in the care and custody of their father, subject to society supervision, following their apprehension from the mother and stepfather.
The apprehension was triggered by suspicious bruising on the youngest child, which a medical assessment concluded was highly suspicious for inflicted injury.
The mother and stepfather opposed the motion, seeking the return of the children and offering an alternative explanation for the bruising.
The court found the society's evidence credible and trustworthy, concluding there were reasonable grounds to believe the children would be at risk of harm if returned to the mother and stepfather.
The court granted the society's motion for temporary care and custody with the father.
