The Children's Aid Society brought a motion for summary judgment seeking an order for Crown wardship with no access.
The parents conceded to the Crown wardship, but the father sought access.
The court found that the father had not seen the child in nearly two years due to criminal activity and substance abuse.
Applying the test for summary judgment under the Family Law Rules and the statutory presumption against access to a Crown ward, the court concluded there was no genuine issue for trial regarding access, as the father could not demonstrate a beneficial and meaningful relationship with the child.
The motion was granted and Crown wardship was ordered without access.
