The respondent, Ms. Rawdah, brought a motion seeking the release of her child M.'s passport to facilitate travel to Lebanon to visit M.'s terminally ill maternal grandfather.
The applicant, Mr. Geliedan, had previously obtained an interim order for the passport to be held by his lawyer.
The court reviewed the complex procedural history, noting Mr. Geliedan's failure to promptly commence UK proceedings as directed by the Court of Appeal and his non-compliance with multiple court orders, including payment of costs and child support.
The court found Mr. Geliedan's conduct to constitute a pattern of coercive control and dismissed his previous affidavits and motion.
The court granted Ms. Rawdah's motion, ordered the passport released, permitted travel outside Canada without Mr. Geliedan's consent, and sanctioned Mr. Geliedan by precluding him from bringing further proceedings without leave and compliance with outstanding orders.
Substantial indemnity costs were awarded to Ms. Rawdah.
