What is the burden of proof on the applicant society seeking a disposition order of permanent Crown Wardship (with adoption as placement), and no access to the biological parents?
Ontario, Canada
The following excerpt is from Catholic Children's Aid Society of Hamilton v. J.I., 2006 CanLII 19432 (ON SC):
As well, I acknowledge that the burden of proof on the applicant Society seeking a disposition order of permanent Crown Wardship (with adoption as placement), and no access to the biological parents, is one of a high degree of probability. Children’s Aid Society of Niagara Region v. D.P., supra, at paras. 34, 35 and 122.
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