Missing in Inaction: Misty’s Story May 02, 2023 Laura Pettigrew An article on the Ontario Ombudsman's April 13, 2023 report "Missing in Inaction: Misty's Story".
Vexatious Litigation and Withdrawal from Parental Control Proceedings: Flores v Glegg March 04, 2023 Willem Crispin-Frei The article discusses the Ontario Court of Appeal decision in Flores v Glegg (2022 ONCA 825).
Awaiting the Supreme Court of Canada’s Decision: Where Things Stand in the Reference on Indigenous Child and Family Services January 16, 2023 Patrick Szabo The article discusses the constitutional challenge to An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families, which was heard by the Supreme Court of Canada in December 2022.
A Voice Unheard: Brandon’s Story (Report of the Office of the Ontario Ombudsman) January 03, 2023 Laura Pettigrew The article discusses the report entitled “A Voice Unheard: Brandon’s Story” released by the Ontario Ombudsman on December 19, 2022 concerning an investigation into the Children’s Aid Society of Toronto.
Spotlight on the Chair: Interview with Jean-Frédéric Hübsch December 05, 2022 Laura Pettigrew The article summarizes an interview with Jean-Frédéric Hübsch, the Chair of the Child and Youth Law Section Executive Committee.
A Discussion of the Ontario Ombudsman’s “Lost Opportunities” Report Issued April 26, 2022 November 22, 2022 Laura Pettigrew The article discusses the "Lost Opportunities" report issued by the Ontario Ombudsman in April 2022.
A Comprehensive Look at Youth Records in Adulthood: A Panel Discussion November 22, 2022 Willem Crispin-Frei Discussion of Ontario Bar Association Child & Youth Law and Criminal Law Section panel discussion on November 9, 2022 entitled “A Comprehensive Look at Youth Records in Adulthood”.
Autonomy vs Best Interests: Withdrawing from Parental Control and the Paternalistic Approach of Parental Alienation June 30, 2022 By Adrianna Mills and Enniael Stair Law students Adrianna and Enniael analyze the application of the "best interests of the child" framework in the context of parental alienation cases and the common law right of older children to withdraw from parental control.
Relocation Under the Amended Divorce Act February 14, 2022 Katherine L. Shadbolt This article explores some of the new relocation provisions under the Divorce Act, including the various burdens of proof, and how a few recent Ontario cases have applied the new relocation framework.
Child and Youth Privacy in the Education System February 14, 2022 Melanie McNaught This article summarizes a recent OBA Webinar regarding child and youth privacy, with a particular focus on privacy issues for school boards and educators.