Child protection summary judgment motion regarding two children (ages 14 and 11).
The society sought findings that both children were in need of protection pursuant to subclauses 74(2)(b)(i) and (ii) and clause 74(2)(h) of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017, due to risk of physical and emotional harm arising from the mother's volatility, pattern of neglect, transience, mental health concerns, and failure to cooperate with the society.
The court found no genuine issue requiring trial, granted summary judgment, and ordered the older child placed with his biological father under supervision and the younger child in interim society care, both for six months.
Access with the mother and stepfather was ordered in the society's discretion with strict conditions including supervision and a letter of expectations.
