Legal Resources for the Elderly in Canada

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NICE has compiled an online library of resources focused on legal issues for Seniors in Canada. The resources include NICE Information Tools and links to a curated list of external web pages and videos.

Legal Resources

The Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) - Canada’s largest advocacy association for older Canadians
Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP)
The Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) - Canada’s largest advocacy association for older Canadians
Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP)
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The Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) - Canada’s largest advocacy association for older Canadians
The Canadian Centre for Elder Law (CCEL) conducts research, and develops reports and educational tools on legal and policy issues related to aging.
Canadian Centre for Elder Law (CCEL)
The Canadian Centre for Elder Law (CCEL) conducts research, and develops reports and educational tools on legal and policy issues related to aging.
Canadian Centre for Elder Law (CCEL)
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The Canadian Centre for Elder Law (CCEL) conducts research, and develops reports and educational tools on legal and policy issues related to aging.
The law says that all adults have mental capacity unless otherwise established. The ability to make one’s own decisions is a fundamental human right and the loss of this right can be devastating.
Responding to Elder Abuse and Neglect: Mental Capacity and Consent
The law says that all adults have mental capacity unless otherwise established. The ability to make one’s own decisions is a fundamental human right and the loss of this right can be devastating.
Responding to Elder Abuse and Neglect: Mental Capacity and Consent
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The law says that all adults have mental capacity unless otherwise established. The ability to make one’s own decisions is a fundamental human right and the loss of this right can be devastating.
Canadian seniors are increasingly being targeted by sophisticated internet scams.
Internet Scams Targeting Seniors
Canadian seniors are increasingly being targeted by sophisticated internet scams.
Internet Scams Targeting Seniors
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Canadian seniors are increasingly being targeted by sophisticated internet scams.
Consent and Capacity are two central tenets in modern medicine and critical to patient autonomy, the respect for personal dignity,
Capacity and Consent
Consent and Capacity are two central tenets in modern medicine and critical to patient autonomy, the respect for personal dignity,
Capacity and Consent
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Consent and Capacity are two central tenets in modern medicine and critical to patient autonomy, the respect for personal dignity,
Presenter: Jane E. Meadus, Staff Lawyer & Institutional Advocate, The Advocacy Centre for the Elderly
Admission to Long-Term Care Homes: Legal Issues
Presenter: Jane E. Meadus, Staff Lawyer & Institutional Advocate, The Advocacy Centre for the Elderly
Admission to Long-Term Care Homes: Legal Issues
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Presenter: Jane E. Meadus, Staff Lawyer & Institutional Advocate, The Advocacy Centre for the Elderly
The laws governing decision-making are specific to each province and territory throughout Canada. While there are many similarities across the country, there are also some key differences.
Understanding Consent and Capacity Rules in Canada - Toolkit
The laws governing decision-making are specific to each province and territory throughout Canada. While there are many similarities across the country, there are also some key differences.
Understanding Consent and Capacity Rules in Canada - Toolkit
(NICE Information  Tool)
The laws governing decision-making are specific to each province and territory throughout Canada. While there are many similarities across the country, there are also some key differences.

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