A child protection matter under Part III of the Child and Family Services Act involving a child (B-J) born in 2009 to a mother with a longstanding oxycontin addiction and a father with a history of incarceration.
The child was apprehended in September 2014 following allegations of domestic violence and placed with family friends (the F.).
A finding of need of protection was made in February 2015 based on domestic violence and drug use.
The mother was given multiple opportunities over nearly three years to comply with court-ordered conditions including drug treatment, counselling, and consistent access.
Despite these opportunities and various court orders, the mother repeatedly failed to maintain clean urine screens, attend counselling programs, and maintain consistent access with the child.
The mother also chose a new partner with a serious criminal record and active drug addiction.
The court found that the child's best interests required a Crown wardship order to provide permanency and stability, as the mother had demonstrated an inability to address the core risk factors of drug addiction and domestic violence exposure.
