The applicant father sought an urgent temporary custody order for his son, Ethan, alleging the respondent mother had substance abuse issues and neglected the child, supported by an initial Children's Aid Society (CAS) letter.
The respondent mother denied the allegations and sought to maintain the existing consent order where she was the primary caregiver.
The court found insufficient evidence to support a complete change in custody or supervised access for the mother.
However, acknowledging the mother's current mental health distress and difficulties, the court issued a temporary order maintaining the mother as the primary resident parent but significantly expanded the father's access, with a plan for review upon Ethan's return to in-person schooling.
No costs were awarded.
