Welcome to CCEL

The CCEL is dedicated to improving the lives of older adults in their relationship to the law.  Our national not-for-profit centre is unique in Canada.  We conduct research, outreach and public legal education on elder law issues. more

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Latest News

The Canadian Journal of Elder Law is no longer in publication. We thank all the submissions and colaborations.
Calgary Legal Guidance has identified a pressing need for legal information and advice among disadvantaged older adults...

Featured Projects

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...

Assisted Living Reform Project (Work in Progress)

There is a spectrum of housing options for older adults in British Columbia, with independent living on one end and long term residential care on the other. This project focuses on the middle point in the spectrum - assisted living. Assisted living combines elements of independent living with some...
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Project OverviewOlder women contribute so much to our communities, and yet face many barriers to their well-being. The experiences and concerns of women are often very different from those of men.  Addressing the experience of women requires a different legal analysis in order to identify...

Upcoming Events

Canadian Conference on Elder Law

May
13

BCCEAS ready to expand Seniors Abuse and Information Line (SAIL)

The BC Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support is expanding the Seniors Abuse and Information Line (SAIL).Beggining  July 1, 2013 the phones will be answered from 8 am to 8 pm, seven days a week.
Nov
16

2012 Canadian Conference on Elder Law

The 2012 Canadian Conference on Elder Law will be held at the Sheraton Wall Centre, Vancouver, B.C. on Friday, November 16 and Saturday, November 17, 2012.
Oct
18

Addressing Abuse of Older Adults: Connecting the Dots - Front Line Practice, Coordination, Policy and Research

Canadian Association of Gerontology Pre-Conference Event:Addressing Abuse of Older Adults: Connecting the Dots – Front Line Practice, Coordination, Policy, and ResearchThursday, October 18, 2012, 8:15am - 4:30pm Hyatt Regency Hotel, 655 Burrard St. Vancouver, BCSponsored by the Ministry of Health,...