The mother brought a motion to extend the time to perfect her appeal from a crown wardship order.
The underlying issue on appeal was whether the trial judge erred in making the child a crown ward instead of approving a customary care agreement supported by the mother, the First Nation, and the children's aid society.
The Office of the Children's Lawyer opposed the extension.
The court applied the test for extending time to appeal, finding the mother had a firm intention to appeal, reasonably explained the delay due to health issues, and raised important issues regarding customary care agreements.
The motion was granted, allowing 90 days to perfect the appeal.
