This is an appeal from a summary judgment order granting Crown wardship for adoption of the child A.P.E. The mother, as appellant, presented fresh evidence of improved parenting and a new support plan.
The court found that the motion judge erred in principle by failing to apply the full two-pronged test for summary judgment as outlined in Hryniak v. Mauldin, and by not considering less disruptive alternatives to Crown wardship.
The appeal was granted, the Crown wardship order was set aside, and the matter was remitted for trial.
The court also directed the Children's Aid Society to renew access and engage in concurrent planning.
