Raymond Goddard

The applicant brought a preliminary motion regarding disclosure during a hearing under section 68.1 of the Child and Family Services Act.

The applicant argued that key documents had not been disclosed by the respondent society.

Both parties consented to an adjournment until further disclosure took place and the applicant's complaints were more clearly specified.

The Board ordered the society to make best efforts to locate and disclose specific case notes and records, and ordered the applicant to provide a clear list of enumerated complaints.

The applicant father filed a complaint with the Child and Family Services Review Board alleging the Children's Aid Society failed to investigate his concerns regarding the abuse and parental alienation of his daughters.

The Society brought a preliminary motion arguing the Board lacked jurisdiction under section 68.1(8)(a) of the Child and Family Services Act because the matters were currently before the Court in an access dispute.

The Board dismissed the Society's motion, finding that while the Court was dealing with access and the best interests of the children, the Board's jurisdiction pertained to how the Society responded to the father's complaints, which was not a matter before the Court.