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A quick review of Elder Law - it's a broader term than you may think.

A summary of recent changes to Ontario's estates laws.

A summary of the ongoing evolution of MAID in Canada and the implications of Bill C7.

Elder law practitioners should be aware of the special circumstances that may impact the lives of their LGBT2SQ clients as they age, as these circumstances will have a direct impact on how legal practitioners may want to advise their clients in planning for incapacity or death.

While it is understood that drastic measures must be taken to reduce the risk of COVID-19 to residents across Ontario, especially those living in congregate care settings, this does not give the government carte blanche authority to restrict the liberty of Ontario’s citizens. Any restrictions must be carefully drafted and made in accordance with the rule of law.

A look at providing legal services to Canada's increasingly diverse population.

If COVID-19 overwhelms hospital resources, should the Ontario government consider a recommendation for an Executive Order to temporarily suspend the law requiring doctors to obtain consent of patients or families before withdrawing a life-sustaining treatment?

The Public Guardian and Trustee (PGT) liaison committee of the Trusts and Estates section is inviting comments on the PGT’s initiative to modernize their online Power of Attorney information. Those interested in commenting should review the PGT summary of the initiative and request for feedback, provided here, and send any submissions by email to Alex Procope (aprocope@pbplawyers.com) by March 26, 2021.

Health-care workers in long-term care (LTC) and retirement homes may be required by their employers to undergo COVID-19 testing. This was the decision of arbitrator Dana Randall in Christian Labour Association of Canada v Caressant Care Nursing & Retirement Homes, 2020 CanLII 100531 (ON LA). This article summarizes key points of the arbitral decision.

Can Section 3 counsel be compelled to testify against their own client?