Law360 Canada ( May 11, 2020, 9:19 AM EDT) -- Appeal by the mother from a parenting order directing the placement of her child with an extended family member. The mother and her partner had a history of interventions by child welfare agencies in Nova Scotia and Alberta. At various times, the mother was offered services to assist with mental health challenges, addiction, partner violence and inadequate parenting. The couple’s relationship ended, and the Minister received referrals regarding a deterioration of the mother’s mental health. An application pursuant to the Child and Family Services Act (CFSA) for temporary care and custody proceeded in conjunction with an extended family member’s action under the Parenting and Support Act (PSA). The CSFA proceeding was dismissed. The trial judge found that, given the mother’s ongoing mental health difficulties, the child’s best interests were consistent with relocation to Saskatchewan to reside with the respondent, HO, under the PSA. The judge found that the placement with HO provided stability, maintained a family connection and did not preclude a future role for the mother. The mother appealed, seeking the placement of the child in her care....