The father brought a motion to dismiss a child protection application on the basis that a customary care agreement had been signed by the parents, the First Nation, and the Children's Aid Society.
A former foster parent brought a cross-motion to be added as a party to the proceeding.
The court granted the father's motion, emphasizing that customary care is the preferred approach for Indigenous children and that the agreement was valid and in the child's best interests.
The former foster parent's motion was dismissed as adding her would cause undue delay and conflict in a resolved proceeding.
