Ms. Côté

The applicant doctor applied under section 164 of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 to admit a 17-year-old child to a secure treatment program for 180 days.

The child, who suffered from severe depressive disorder and had a history of numerous suicide attempts and self-harm, opposed the application.

The court found that all six criteria under section 164 were met, including that the child suffered from a mental disorder, had recently attempted to cause serious bodily harm to herself, and that no less restrictive method of treatment was appropriate.

The application was granted, and the child was committed to the secure treatment program for 180 days.

The applicant children's aid society sought a 120-day extension of a secure treatment order for a youth.

The youth opposed the extension, seeking to be returned to a group home.

The court found that the youth suffered from a mental disorder and that the secure treatment program was necessary to prevent the youth from causing serious bodily harm to themselves or others, particularly given a history of fleeing and impulsive behaviour.

The court concluded that no less restrictive method was appropriate and that an appropriate plan for care upon release was being developed.

The application for a 120-day extension was granted.