Self-represented (C.S.)

The Children's Aid Society of the Region of Peel brought a motion for an order placing a newborn child in extended society care pending determination of a protection application seeking Crown wardship.

The child had been apprehended two days after birth due to concerns regarding the mother's mental health issues, transiency, parenting ability, and prior child protection involvement, as well as concerns regarding the father's substance use and inability to present a care plan.

The mother sought return of the child to her care, asserting she had addressed her mental health issues and secured appropriate accommodations.

The court found that the Society had met its burden under section 94(2) of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017, establishing reasonable grounds to believe the child would suffer harm if returned to the mother's care, even with conditions.

The motion was granted, placing the child in the interim care of the Society with access at the Society's discretion.

The Children's Aid Society brought a motion to suspend the mother's access to two children (ages 6 and 4) in a child protection proceeding.

The mother opposed the motion and brought a cross-motion to dismiss the protection application.

The court had previously imposed four conditions on the mother's access following an earlier motion on July 14, 2015.

The court found that the mother had breached these conditions by inappropriately interrogating the children about the foster home, discussing the father, and raising issues central to the court case.

The mother's behaviour caused emotional harm to the children, particularly the older child who exhibited anxiety and distress.

The court suspended the mother's access, finding that the risk of emotional harm outweighed the benefits of continued contact.

The mother's motion to dismiss was dismissed.