The mother brought a motion for an interim order granting her decision-making responsibility for the parties' seven-year-old child's health, specifically to obtain the MMR and COVID-19 vaccines.
The father opposed the vaccinations, citing his own autoimmune disorder and general skepticism of vaccines.
The court took judicial notice of government health advisories regarding the safety and efficacy of the vaccines.
Applying the best interests of the child test under the Divorce Act, the court granted the mother interim decision-making responsibility for health and vaccinations, subject to consultation with the child's physician regarding the father's medical history.
