The appellant parent appealed an order dismissing his appeal to the Superior Court from a decision granting the Children's Aid Society permanent wardship of his two children.
The Superior Court had dismissed the appeal for delay because the appellant failed to perfect the appeal by obtaining transcripts.
The Court of Appeal upheld the dismissal, noting the paramount concern for the children's need for stability and permanency.
The Court also found the appeal had virtually no prospect of success, as the trial judge's findings of inadequate parenting skills were fatal and there was no evidence of bias or inadequate assistance of counsel.
The appeal was dismissed.
