What is the test for the court to determine the best interests of the child in the context of apprehension?

Ontario, Canada


The following excerpt is from Children’s Aid Society of Toronto v. A.M., 2016 ONCJ 607 (CanLII):

In determining the best interests of the child, the court must assess the degree to which the risk concerns that existed at the time of the apprehension still exist today. This must be examined from the child’s perspective. See: Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Metropolitan Toronto v. C.M. 1994 CanLII 83 (SCC), [1994] 2 S.C.R. 165 (S.C.C.). 3.2 Other Plans for the Children

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