An appeal from an Ontario Court of Justice decision granting summary judgment in a child protection proceeding and making two children Crown wards.
The appellants argued that the motions judge erred in law by failing to follow the statutory pathway under the Child and Family Services Act and by not properly considering a parental plan involving support from a grandparent.
The appeal judge reviewed the record and admitted fresh evidence concerning the parent’s continued substance abuse and instability.
The court found that the motions judge applied the correct legal test, considered less disruptive alternatives, and properly evaluated the proposed family support plan.
The appeal was dismissed and the Crown wardship disposition upheld.
