The father unsuccessfully appealed a trial decision in a child protection proceeding.
The mother, who supported the children's aid society on the appeal, sought costs of $14,000 on a substantial indemnity scale against the father.
The court held that under subrule 24(2) of the Family Law Rules, the presumption of costs does not apply in child protection cases, even as between parents.
As the father's appeal raised genuine issues and he did not behave unreasonably, the court made no order as to costs.
