John Mastorakos

The applicant mother filed a complaint against the Children's Aid Society after it temporarily suspended her access to her daughter and placed the child with her father.

The applicant alleged the Society failed to listen to her concerns regarding a conflict of interest, parental alienation, and the basis for its risk assessment, and failed to provide reasons for its decisions.

The Child and Family Services Review Board found that despite numerous communications, the applicant did not have a clear understanding of the Society's actions.

The Board ordered the Society to provide a written explanation addressing the applicant's specific concerns.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario sought to suspend the respondent's liquor licence for allegedly permitting drunkenness and illegal drug use.

Undercover officers observed intoxicated patrons and the open rolling and smoking of marijuana on the premises' patio without staff intervention.

The Board found the evidence of the undercover officers credible and noted the licensee failed to produce surveillance video or staff testimony to contradict it.

The Board concluded the licensee violated the Liquor Licence Act and regulations, and invited submissions on penalty.

The Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing teleconference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the respondent's liquor licence.

The Board issued a procedural order directing both the licensee and the Registrar to complete mutual disclosure, including witness lists and evidence summaries, ten days prior to the scheduled hearing date.