J. Hustins

The applicant brought a motion for summary judgment seeking a finding that the child was in need of protection and an order for extended society care with access.

The respondent parents, despite multiple adjournments and warnings, failed to file responding materials but were permitted to give oral evidence.

The court found the parents' evidence lacked credibility and failed to present a viable plan of care.

Applying the summary judgment framework in the child protection context, the court found no genuine issue requiring a trial.

The child was found in need of protection due to the parents' substance misuse, domestic violence, and mental health issues, and was placed in extended society care with access.

The maternal grandmother moved to be added as a party to a child protection proceeding involving her 20-month-old granddaughter.

The child's parents supported the grandmother's plan of care but were not in a position to care for the child themselves.

The Society opposed the motion, arguing it would cause delay and was unnecessary since the parents could advocate for the grandmother's plan.

The court granted the motion, finding that the grandmother had a legal interest in the case under the Child and Family Services Act and that her independent advocacy was in the child's best interests.