Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Society v. E.W. v. A.D.

Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Society v. E.W. v. A.D.

Case Number:
  • 2021 ONCJ 425
Offence(s):
  • N/A
Location:
  • Windsor, ON
Date of Offence(s):
  • N/A
Association(s):
  • None
Status:
Decision:
  • Judge recognized children were Métis based on the following:
    • “According to the Respondent A.D., the maternal grandmother, T.D., was born in Canada and a DNA test last year revealed that she is 15% American Indian.” 
    • “The paternal grandfather, S.D., has maintained that he has American Indian heritage but was not able to provide any details to the Respondent mother.” 
    • “The Respondent D.R. advises that his maternal grandfather is of native descent but due to his age, it is difficult to determine from him directly the specifics of his heritage.”
Documentation: