Tag: presentation hearing
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What the Court Actually Said — And What It Didn’t
February 20, 2026 On January 29, 2026, the Honourable Judge R. McQuillan of the BC Provincial Court released his Reasons for Judgment in this matter. The hearing had consumed two and a half days of court time over a month and a half — notably, Judge McQuillan observed that this was far from the summary…
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Presentation Hearing Update: What Really Happened in Court Today
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in Advocacy & Action, Autism and Trauma-Informed Care, Autism parenting, Bennett’s Story, Bring Bennett Home, British Columbia, Child Protection, Child Welfare Reform, complex care, Disability and Justice, Disability Rights, family advocacy, Family law, Family Seperation, Human Rights and Disability Justice, Human Rights in Canada, Human Stories, Legal & Bureaucratic Barriers, Legal and Political Advocacy, Legal update, MCFD, MCFD AccountabilityJanuary 29, 2026 Today marked a significant moment in our fight to bring Bennett home. The temporary custody order for the Director was granted—but the reality of what happened in that courtroom tells a very different story than what MCFD’s allegations would have you believe. The Judge’s Findings The most important thing to understand is…
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They Took My Son Three Days After I Said No
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in Autism parenting, Bennett’s Story, Bring Bennett Home, British Columbia, Child Protection, Child Welfare Reform, complex care, Disability Rights, family advocacy, Family law, Human Rights in Canada, Parental Rights, social justice, Special needs advocacy, Special needs parenting, Systemic Failures in BC, systemic negligenceWhat happens when a special needs parent advocates too loudly? When you question a placement, raise safety concerns, or simply say ‘no’ to the Ministry? In my case, they took my son. This is the story of a removal that should never have happened—and a fight to bring Bennett home.
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