The Children's Aid Society sought an order for extended Society care for three Indigenous children with high needs.
The father sought their return under a supervision order, supported by the mother.
The court found that the protection concerns that led to the children's removal had not been mitigated by the parents, and the Society's efforts to provide culturally appropriate services and support were inadequate.
Despite the children's strong desire to return to their father, the court concluded that extended Society care was the only safe option.
However, recognizing the importance of the children's Indigenous identity and their meaningful relationships with their family, the court ordered robust access for both parents and the paternal grandmother.
