The Applicant mother sought Ontario jurisdiction for a parenting order for three children she removed from Nigeria without the father's consent.
The Respondent father sought the children's immediate return to Nigeria, arguing Ontario lacked jurisdiction.
The court found the children were wrongfully removed and retained, declined jurisdiction under Section 23 of the Children's Law Reform Act, and ordered their immediate return to Nigeria, concluding that the Nigerian courts would prioritize the children's best interests despite allegations of domestic violence and concerns regarding LGBTQIIA+ issues.
