CBA Elder Law Online Symposium (Recordings)
Presented by the CBA Elder Law Section
Tuesday, April 25, 2023 | 11:00 am-4:35 pm (times listed in Eastern Time)
Registration Fees
Elder Law in Canada: A National perspective on Criminal Law, Long-Term Care, and Human Rights
Developed for legal professionals who assist Canada’s aging population, this new three-part program will examine current issues in criminal law, long-term care, and human rights and how they pertain to older clients. Join an expert faculty of lawyers, academics, and leading advocacy groups from across the country for an in-depth discussion and analysis of the following key topics:
- Available remedies against perpetrators for financial abuse, the exploitation of vulnerable people, and the misuse of powers of attorney
- What Canada can learn from the United States' criminal response
- The legal response to scams and frauds targeting older adults
- Failing to meet the needs of Canada’s aging population, and whether a national standard is required to address legislative gaps and shortfalls
- Human rights issues and older adults and whether you should align your practice with the principles set out in the United Nations “Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disability” (CRPD).
Whether you are an experienced practitioner or new to this area of law, you don’t want to miss this national perspective on current and critical issues in Elder Law!
Tuesday, April 25, 2023 | 11:00 AM – 4:35 PM ET
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EVENT |
| 11:00 am–11:05 am |
Welcome and Introduction
Moderator: Brett Book, WEL Partners (Toronto, ON)
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| 11:05 am–12:30 pm |
SESSION 1: Crimes, Remedies and Support
Understand the criminal and civil law remedies available against perpetrators for the misuse of powers of attorney, for financial abuse and for the exploitation of vulnerable people in Canada. This panel will also address what Canada can learn from the United States' criminal response, the legal response to the latest scams and frauds targeting older adults, and the police response to crimes against older adults.
Speakers:
Kim Whaley, WEL Partners (Toronto, ON)
Nina Kohn, David M. Levy Prof. of Law, Syracuse Univ. College of Law; Visiting Professor, Yale Law School; Solomon Center Distinguished Scholar in Elder Law, Yale Law School (New York, USA)
Joan Braun, Bora Laskin Faculty of Law, Lakehead University, (Thunder Bay, ON)
Moderator:
Brett Book, WEL Partners (Toronto, ON)
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| 12:30 pm–1:00 pm |
Break
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| 1:00 pm–2:30 pm |
SESSION 2: National Standards and Long-Term Care
Hear from lawyers and leading advocacy groups from across the country as they identify where legislative gaps and shortfalls have led to a failure to meet the needs of Canada’s aging population, and whether a national standard is required. This session will also explore the topic of social isolation for seniors, potential solutions and how technology can help.
Speakers:
Laura Tamblyn-Watts, Founder and CEO, CanAge (Toronto, ON)
Alex Mihailidis, Scientific Director & CEO, AgeWell (Toronto, ON)
Kelly Thompson, Engagement Adviser, Nova Scotia Health Authority (Halifax, Nova Scotia)
Moderator:
Amy MacAlpine, Hummingbird Lawyers LLP (Toronto, ON)
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| 2:30 pm–3:00 pm |
Break
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| 3:00 pm–4:30 pm |
SESSION 3: Human Rights of Older Adults
Join our expert panel for an important discussion of the rights of older adults and the standards of upholding human rights when it comes to Aboriginal law and the aging population, and dementia and decision-making rights.
Learn about the United Nation’s “Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disability” (CRPD) and whether your practice should align with its principles.
Speakers:
Krista James, Policy Director, Vancouver Coastal Health, (Vancouver, BC)
Peter Kulchyski, Professor of Native Studies, University of Manitoba (Winnipeg, MB)
Doug Surtees, Associate Professor, College of Law, University of Saskatchewan (Saskatoon, SK)
Moderator:
Jaqua Page, Jaqua Page Law Corporation, (New Westminster, BC)
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| 4:30 pm–4:35 pm |
Closing Remarks
Joan Braun, Bora Laskin Faculty of Law, Lakehead University, (Thunder Bay, ON)
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Registration fees for the entire 1-day symposium
CBA Members: $179
CBA Young Lawyer Members (<5 years): $139
CBA Student Members: $79
Non-Members: $349
Government: $259
Plus applicable taxes
Group Rates For Firms / Organizations
5 – 9 registrants = 10% discount
10 – 19 registrants = 15% discount
20+ = 20% discount
To take advantage of the discount, please contact: pd@cba.org
Unless otherwise specified, sessions will be presented in English.
On-demand recording(s) now available.
