What is the test for a motion to remove a parent from the custody of their children?

Ontario, Canada


The following excerpt is from I.L.P. v. S.C., 2019 ONCJ 2 (CanLII):

[71] Moves have been refused where the court has found the move is for an improper purpose, such as to frustrate the access parent’s relationship with the children. See: Jantzi v. Jantzi, 2003 Cars­well­Ont 5370 (Ont. S.C.).

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