November 1, 2011

Abuse of Older Women – Presentation to the House of Commons Standing Committee on the Status of Women

Abuse of Older Women – Presentation to the House of Commons Standing Committee on the Status of Women

On October 25, 2011, National Director Krista James made a presentation to the House of Commons Standing Committee on the Status of Women, as part of the committee’s study into abuse of older women in Canada.  Below is Krista’s 10-minute presentation.  The CCEL also provided the committee with a 16-page brief.  Click here to download a copy.

October 30, 2011

Older Adult, Older Person, Senior, Elderly or Elder: A Few Thoughts on the Language we use to Reference Aging

Older Adult, Older Person, Senior, Elderly or Elder: A Few Thoughts on the Language we use to Reference Aging

What is Elder Law? Collaboration and Continuum

What is elder law? In some ways the best way to understand the practice is in terms of what it is not.

March 2, 2011

Federal Task Force on Financial Literacy Recognizes Elder Abuse

The Task Force on Financial Literacy, appointed by the Government of Canada in June 2009, published its Final Report this morning.  Entitled, Canadians and their Money: Building a Brighter Financial Future, this report builds on consultations with over 170 organizations and over 300 submissions, and makes 30 recommendations aimed at enhancing financial literacy of Canadians.

July 24, 2010

World Elder Law Study Group 2010

2010 World Elder Law Study Group Presentations

Professor Mark Bauer, Professor of Law, Stetson University College of Law

  • Exacerbated by Success: Consumer Fraud and the Incomplete Integration of North American Financial Systems