A child protection application brought by the Children's Aid Society of Brant seeking protection findings and wardship for a child whose mother had a longstanding history of alcohol and drug abuse, mental health issues, and domestic conflict.
The Society sought a six-month kin placement order.
The mother opposed and sought return of the child to her care.
The court found protection findings under certain subsections but determined there was a genuine issue for trial regarding disposition.
Upon consideration of the mother's motion to vary the temporary order, the court found a material change in circumstances and determined the child could be adequately protected under a supervision order if returned to the mother's care, subject to strict conditions and a transition period.
