May 16, 2022
New Project: Supporting Vulnerable Victims & Witnesses
May 15th to 21st is Victims and Survivors of Crime Week in Canada. This is a time to support, acknowledge, and honor those who have had crimes committed against them. The Canadian Centre for Elder Law (CCEL) is excited to announce a new project to support this population, which has Read more…
July 28, 2013
Understanding the Lived Experience of Supported Decision Making
The Representation Agreement Act is recognized as pioneer legislation, being one of the first supported decision-making legal regimes in the world. Other Canadian jurisdictions have since enacted legislation that recognizes supported or assisted decision-making to some degree, using different language and legal frameworks, generally as part of adult guardianship and Read more…
June 20, 2013
Power of Attorney Elder Abuse Awareness Project
The Canadian Centre for Elder Law worked in partnership with Volunteer Richmond Information Services to develop a package of educational tools to help prevent abuse and misuse of powers of attorney in Chinese communities in Richmond, BC. Misuse of powers of attorney is one of the most commonly reported forms Read more…
April 26, 2022
An Update on the Adult Protection Act of Newfoundland and Labrador
Elder abuse and neglect response is complex because the appropriate action depends on the older person’s unique circumstances, who is hurting them, and their unique needs and desires. The law provides some options and obligations for response. We explain all the legislation relevant to elder abuse response in colonial Canada Read more…
March 3, 2013
Financial Abuse of Seniors
Overview On March 26, 2013, CCEL Senior Fellow Laura Tamblyn Watts participated in a National Meeting on Financial Abuse organized by the International Federation on Ageing and held in Toronto. The full day meeting included stakeholders from the financial sector, government officials, and individuals and organizations with expertise in the Read more…