The appellants alleged they were physically and sexually abused while residing in a privately operated children's home between 1928 and 1976.
The Lieutenant Governor in Council referred questions to the Court of Appeal regarding whether the Province owed duties to the children.
The Supreme Court of Canada upheld the Court of Appeal's conclusion that the Province owed no duty of care, non-delegable duty, vicarious liability, or fiduciary duty to the children, as the home was privately operated and the Province had no statutory authority or control over its management.
