Oyewande Adeyemi Ayoola

This case concerns a child protection proceeding under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017, where the Children's Aid Society of Toronto sought a final custody order for the child, LN, to the father and stepmother, with supervised access for the mother.

The mother sought custody of the child for herself.

The court found a continuing need for a protection order due to the mother's untreated ketamine addiction, her inability to recognize and meet the child's needs, and her volatile behavior during visits.

The court determined that placing the child in the custody of the father and stepmother was in the child's best interests, as the child had thrived in their consistent and structured care.

The mother's access was ordered to remain supervised, and the father and stepmother were granted full control over the child's documents and travel.

The Children's Aid Society of Toronto initiated a protection application and sought temporary care of a three-year-old child after the mother terminated a temporary care agreement.

The father and mother subsequently filed motions seeking care and custody of the child under a supervision order.

The court dismissed the mother's motion due to concerns regarding her ketamine use and the child's physical condition upon admission to society care, finding her responses lacked insight.

The court granted the father's motion, placing the child in his temporary care and custody subject to society supervision, as it was deemed the least disruptive placement consistent with the child's best interests and protection, and the father's home was assessed as suitable.