What is the scope of the "wide focus" of the best interests test?

[110] The best interests test has a “wide focus.” This means that the “entirety of the situation” must be examined in order to determine a child’s best interests. See Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Metropolitan Toronto v. Cidalia M., supra.

[111] The best interests of a child are continuously evolving. See Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Metropolitan Toronto v. Cidalia M., supra. This means that different solutions may be required over time.

[112] The best interests of a child take priority over the desires and interests of the parent. See Young v. Young, [1993] 4 S.C.R. 3, 160 N.R. 1, 34 B.C.A.C. 161, 84 B.C.L.R. (2d) 1, 56 W.A.C. 161, [1993] 8 W.W.R. 513, 108 D.L.R. (4th) 193, 18 C.R.R. (2d) 41, 49 R.F.L. (3d) 117, [1993] R.D.F. 703, 1993 CanLII 34, [1993] S.C.J. No. 112, 1993 Cars­well­BC 264, at page 60 [S.C.R.]. The factors that must be taken into account when determining the best interests of a child are listed in subsection 37(3) of the Act.