Ontario Provincial Police were called to a family farm in the Tillsonburg and Norwich Township area on Good Friday, April 3, 2026, to carry out a court order related to a family dispute over the care of a 102-year-old man.
During the visit, the man’s son barricaded the door of the home. The son stated there is an ongoing legal appeal regarding the matter and raised concerns about his father’s mental capacity being used to justify the move. The 102-year-old man, who has lived on the property for nearly 70 years, has expressed his desire to remain at the farm.
According to the Ontario Provincial Police, no enforcement action was taken during the April 3 visit. Police involvement has been limited to upholding the court order and ensuring the safety of those involved. Sergeant Ed Sanchuk of the Oxford County detachment noted that the situation is a sensitive family matter.
The police have also explicitly denied online claims that the incident is connected to Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying legislation. Authorities stated that police have no role in authorizing or administering such processes, and characterized any suggestions that the case involves these laws as false.
Questions regarding the legal authority behind the court order have been directed to the Ministry of the Attorney General. The order itself was issued through the Ontario Court of Justice.
