The applicant society brought a motion for temporary care and custody of six children, three of whom resided in Ontario and three in Algeria.
The society alleged historical abuse by an older sibling and feared the parents would surreptitiously relocate the Ontario children to Algeria.
The parents opposed the motion, seeking the return of the Ontario children to their care.
The court found it had no jurisdiction over the three children residing in Algeria.
Regarding the three children in Ontario, the court found the society's evidence fell short of establishing reasonable grounds to believe the children would suffer harm if returned to their parents.
The court ordered the Ontario children returned to the parents' care subject to a supervision order with strict conditions regarding travel and relocation.
