Court File and Parties

Newmarket Court File No.: FC-18-56775-00 Date: 2020-04-21 Ontario Superior Court of Justice

Between: David Joseph Natale, Applicant And: Christina Crupi, Respondent

Counsel: James Singer, Counsel for the Applicant Adina Schild, Counsel for the Respondent

Heard: In Writing

Preliminary Ruling on Urgent Case Conference Request

JARVIS J.

[1] As a result of COVID-19 regular Superior Court of Justice operations are suspended at this time as set out in the Notice to Profession, the Public and Media Regarding Civil and Family Proceedings of the Chief Justice of Ontario. See the Notice to the Profession dated March 15, 2020, as revised on April 2, 2020 available at https://www.ontariocourts.ca/scj/covid-19-suspension-fam/ [“the Chief’s Notice”].

[2] The applicant (“the father”) had brought an urgent motion dealing with access. He served his material on the respondent (“the mother”) late yesterday afternoon. As of the date of release of this preliminary Ruling, no material in response has been received from the mother. The April 17, 2020 (amended) CER Notice to the Profession (paragraph 5) limits affidavit length to 4 pages, inclusive of exhibits. The father’s affidavit grossly exceeds what is allowed.

[3] Accordingly, the father’s request is denied without prejudice to renewing his request in compliance with the practice direction.

Justice David A. Jarvis Date: April 21, 2020