NOVA SCOTIA COURT OF APPEAL
Citation: G.R. v. Nova Scotia (Community Services), 2011 NSCA 61
Date: 20110617
Docket: CA 346915
Registry: Halifax
Between:
G.R.
Appellant
v.
Minister of Community Services and L. K. C.
Respondents
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Publication Ban: pursuant to s. 94(1) of the Children and Family Services Act
Judges: Saunders, Fichaud and Farrar, JJ.A.
Appeal Heard: June 17, 2011, in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Written Judgment: June 21, 2011
Held: Appeal dismissed per oral reasons for judgment of Saunders, J.A.; Fichaud and Farrrar, JJ.A. concurring.
Counsel: Alan Stanwick, for the appellant
Peter C. McVey, for the respondent
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Reasons for judgment: (Orally)
[1] We completely endorse the decision of Nova Scotia Supreme Court Justice Theresa M. Forgeron reported at 2011 NSSC 88.
[2] Respectfully, we are not persuaded that there is any reason to intervene.
[3] Her order issued March 4, 2011 placing the child M.E. (born May *, 2010) in the permanent care and custody of the Agency is affirmed.
Saunders, J.A.
Concurred in:
Fichaud, J.A.
Farrar, J.A.