In a child protection proceeding under Part III of the Child and Family Services Act, the Society brought a motion for summary judgment seeking findings that the child was in need of protection and requesting Crown wardship without access.
Evidence demonstrated a prolonged history of parental substance abuse, domestic violence, criminal involvement, and failure to engage with child protection services, as well as prior Crown wardship orders for the parents’ other children.
The parents did not participate meaningfully in the proceeding and failed to present evidence establishing any realistic prospect of improved parenting capacity.
Applying the summary judgment standard in child protection matters, the court found no genuine issue requiring a trial and concluded that the child’s best interests required permanence without delay.
Crown wardship without access was ordered.
