A status review application for Crown Wardship with no access concerning two children (ages 8 and 6) who were apprehended due to parental neglect, substance abuse, and psychological disturbance.
The court found that the children continue to be in need of protection and that Crown Wardship without access is in their best interests.
The children exhibited severe developmental delays, inappropriate sexualized behaviour, and lack of secure attachment to either parent.
Expert evidence from Dr. Ellis established that the parents lack the capacity to meet the children's profound emotional and psychological needs.
The court rejected the father's position that he could parent the children with minimal supervision, finding his credibility suspect and his denial of parenting shortfalls deeply rooted in his character.
