Dr. Catherine Krasnik

The parties both sought reconsideration of a previous Licence Appeal Tribunal decision regarding statutory accident benefits following a motor vehicle accident.

The respondent sought to overturn the award of an income replacement benefit based on newly obtained medical records and a CPP-D denial letter.

The adjudicator dismissed the respondent's request, finding the new records did not alter the conclusion that the applicant suffered serious cognitive and psychological impairments.

The applicant sought reconsideration to approve previously denied treatment plans, providing two of the three missing plans.

The adjudicator granted the applicant's request in part, approving the physiotherapy plan and portions of the psychological services plan, but upheld the denial of the psychological assessment as that plan was still not provided.

The applicant Children's Aid Society brought an application to extend a secure treatment order for a 15-year-old Crown ward for a period of 180 days.

The youth suffered from schizophrenia and substance abuse issues, and had a history of high-risk behaviours including going AWOL and acting aggressively.

The court found that all five criteria under section 120(5) of the Child and Family Services Act were met, including that the youth suffered from a mental disorder, the treatment would prevent serious bodily harm, no less restrictive method was appropriate, and there was an appropriate plan for care upon release.

The application was granted and the secure treatment order was extended for 180 days.