March 23, 2009
Elder and Guardianship Mediation
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August 11, 2008
42. Report on Unnecessary Requirements for Sworn Statements
March 9, 2022
Supporting Vulnerable Victims and Witnesses
Overview Crown counsel are the lawyers who prosecute criminal offences on behalf of society. In this role, Crown counsel make decisions about if and how to proceed in criminal cases of elder abuse and abuse of vulnerable adults. When prosecution is the best solution, it is not always pursued due Read more…
October 31, 2022
Project Update: Summary of Themes from Consultations on Engaging People Living with Dementia in Decision-Making
Introduction The Canadian Centre for Elder Law (CCEL) is collaborating on a three-year project. Our goal is to change how healthcare decision-making is approached so that the rights of people living with dementia are respected and they participate as much as possible in the decisions that matter to them. The Read more…
April 6, 2020
Health Care Decision-Making: Legal Rights of People Living with Dementia
Overview People living with dementia often find that their decision-making rights are not respected. Some people assume that if you have dementia you cannot understand information or make choices. This exclusion happens within health care institutions and also in the larger community. On this page you will find a set Read more…