October 25, 2017
New data from census provides a snapshot of condominiums in Canada
Statistics Canada has just released a wealth of information from its 2016 census of Canada. Its publication Housing in Canada: Key Results from the 2016 Census (PDF) contains an up-to-date picture of the place condominiums (strata properties) hold among housing options in this country. In section titled “Condominiums on the Read more…
October 18, 2017
AGE-WELL Network of Centres of Excellence and Canadian Centre for Elder Law link up to focus on issues related to research and elder law
Announcement reposted on behalf of and with permission of AGE-WELL. The Canadian Centre for Elder Law (CCEL) has been named a new AGE-WELL core facility in elder law. The announcement was made today in Winnipeg at AGE-WELL’s 3rd Annual Conference. AGE-WELL is a federally-funded pan-Canadian network driving research and innovation Read more…
September 27, 2017
Final Reflections on My Summer with BCLI and CCEL
As I wrap up some of the final items on my task list today, I’ve been reflecting on my summer and how much I’ve enjoyed the opportunity to work with the BCLI and CCEL team. My initial thought: “what a terrific opportunity this has been for me!” I’ve always been Read more…
September 25, 2017
Welcoming Kamala Sproule to the CCEL Team!
We are so pleased to welcome Kamala to our team. Kamala will be supporting our continuing work with older women living in the Lower Mainland. Over the last 15 years, Kamala has worked as an evaluator, a community development worker, and community-based researcher. She has a Masters in Social Work. Read more…
September 8, 2017
The Manitoba Law Reform Commission Releases Consultation Report on Small Estates
Just this week, the Manitoba Law Reform Commission published its consultation report entitled, “Updating the Administration of Small Estates in Manitoba.” The consultation report considers possible legislative amendments that might improve how law and procedure operate during the administration of small estates. The Commission notes that ordinarily, there are legal Read more…