Radio Interviews
"Parental Support Law" Kevin Zakreski, interviewed by Michael Smyth on Nightline B.C. on CKNW March 30th, 2007.
Description:
Staff Lawyer Kevin Zakreski discusses the BCLI Report no. 48 Paternal Support Obligations in Section 90 of the Family Relations Act (39 minutes).
Keywords:
Family law, support, parental support, obligation of adult children to support parent, seniors, disability, domestic support, aging parents, older adults, Family Relations Act, maintenance, filial responsibility
"Failure of Elder Abuse Legislation" Laura Watts, interviewed by David Inge on Focus 580 on Will 580 NPR. Produced by WILL Public Media.
Description:
National Director of the CCEL Laura Watts discusses Elder Abuse legislation, and related problems, issues, and concerns (60 minutes).
Keywords:
elder abuse, legislation, physical abuse, emotional abuse, financial abuse, neglect, institutional care, domestic abuse, powers of attorney, older adults, seniors, financial arrangements
"Elderly People and the Law" Margaret Hall, interviewed by Damien Carrick on The Law Report on the Australian Broadcasting Corp - September 2, 2003. Note: Produced by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
Description:
Former Director of the CCEL Margaret Hall is interviewed as a party of an examination of the law relating to Private Care Agreements (29 minutes).
Keywords:
private care agreements, loans, financial arrangements, older adults, seniors, guarantees, abuse & family violence, debt, contracts, unconscionability, fiduciary duties, non est factum undue influence, suretyship and guaranty, consumer, consumer protection, education, Legal Issues Affecting Seniors Committee
"Canadian Centre for Elder Law" CCEL National Director Laura Watts, interviewed by Priya Ramu on On the Coast on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
Description:
National Director of the CCEL Laura Watts discusses the Centre with Priya Ramu on CBC Radio One's On The Coast (9 minutes).
Keywords:
Canadian Centre for Elder Law, older adults, seniors, housing, advanced care planning, private care agreements, conference
