September 19, 2023
Inspiring Conversations About Elder Law: The 2023 Canadian Elder Law Conference and CCEL
It is with great excitement that the agenda for the 2023 Canadian Elder Law Conference was released. This marks the first return to in-person attendance since 2019 and I know I am ready to connect with the Elder Law community again. My first attendance was in 2015 and it inspired Read more…
June 15, 2023
Marking 20 Years and World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Thoughts from our New CCEL Director
I am excited to be writing my first blog as the new Director of CCEL. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the CCEL and I have long admired the work that CCEL has both created and contributed to. I’m grateful for the excellent accomplishments of my predecessors Krista James Read more…
October 31, 2022
Project Update: Summary of Themes from Consultations on Engaging People Living with Dementia in Decision-Making
Introduction The Canadian Centre for Elder Law (CCEL) is collaborating on a three-year project. Our goal is to change how healthcare decision-making is approached so that the rights of people living with dementia are respected and they participate as much as possible in the decisions that matter to them. The Read more…
October 18, 2022
Supporting Vulnerable Victims and Witnesses: Project Update
Introduction: The Canadian Centre for Elder Law is conducting a one-year project with the goal of completing a model policy framework to support victims and witnesses of crime with capacity issues. To reach this goal, CCEL staff are interviewing victim service workers, police, Crown Counsel, designated agencies, defence counsel and Read more…
July 25, 2022
Abuse and Neglect in Institutional Settings: Strengthening Infrastructural Criminal Law Reform
Proposed federal legislation is pursuing criminal law reform to address the abuse and neglect of older adults within long-term care.[1] A recently introduced private bill, Bill C-295, would amend section 215 of the Criminal Code to specifically criminalize owners and managers of long-term care homes who fail to provide the Read more…