A grandmother sought contact with her grandchild after the child's mother terminated the relationship following prolonged family conflict and allegations of abuse.
The court held that the applicant's failure to file a Form 35.1A affidavit did not bar relief because the child welfare history was fully explored at trial and no prejudice arose.
Applying the grandparent-contact authorities, the court found there had been a meaningful prior relationship, but also significant family violence and harmful exposure of the child to adult conflict.
After considering the child's Indigenous heritage, prior wishes, recent refusal of contact, and the need for safety and stability, the court ordered limited supervised monthly virtual contact and refused reunification therapy for lack of evidentiary foundation.
