Committeeship Applications: the Uragi Case
A growing area in estate litigation is committeeship applications. A committee is a person or institution who is appointed to make personal, medical, legal and/or ... Continued
Physician-Assisted Death – Bill C-14
Federal government introduces bill to legalize medical assistance in dying.
Physician-Assisted Death – Alberta Decision
Alberta court grants first application for physician assisted death.
Physician-Assisted Death – An Update
Legislative committee publishes recommendations for framework of a federal response to physician-assisted dying.
How Will Canadian Doctors Address Recent SCC Decision on Assisted Suicide?
Ocerview of the Carter decision with a link to an article that explores reactions of the medical community.
Garner v. Garner – Can you obtain a court ordered visitation schedule with an elderly parent?
Court refuses to order specific visitation rights under its parens patriae jurisdiction.
Alzheimer’s Patient Lost Right-to-Die Despite Expressed Wishes
BCCA upholds ruling that legislature did not intend to allow previously expressed wishes to be relied on to refuse basic personal care necessary to preserve life.
Making Advance Health Care Decisions – Getting Started
BC government publishes a comprehensive guide to help start your advance health care plan.
Should you appoint more than one person under an Enduring Power of Attorney?
Recent case illustrates the challenges that can arise when more than one person is appointed.
Are there new Amendments coming to the Adult Guardianship Act?
Amendments will affect appointments of the PGT and the ways adults may challenge their certification
A Committee’s Duty to Foster the Independence of the Patient
New provision of the Patients Property Act requires committees to foster the independence of patients
Elderly couple’s double suicide raises the issue of physician-assisted death
The Carter case is gaining attention as suicide rates among the elderly rise