The applicant society sought an order for Crown wardship without access for an 11-year-old child who had been in care for over 38 months.
The respondent mother withdrew from the trial and abandoned her claim for access.
The court found the child could not be safely returned to the mother due to her ongoing substance abuse, domestic violence issues, and failure to engage in services.
The court ordered Crown wardship without access, finding that access would not be beneficial and would impair the child's opportunities for adoption.
