The Applicant sought the return of the children to Singapore pursuant to the Hague Convention, arguing Singapore was their habitual residence.
The Respondent contended the children's habitual residence was Ontario, asserting the move to Singapore was temporary for family support during pregnancy.
The court applied the hybrid approach to habitual residence, considering all circumstances including parental intentions and the children's connections.
The court found that the parties' intention was always to return to Canada, supported by evidence such as storage of belongings and daycare registrations.
The Hague application was dismissed, and the Ontario court was found to have jurisdiction over custody and access, as the children were habitually resident in Canada.