This blog was written by Christopher Cook, student-at-law. Medical assistance in dying (“MAiD”) is yet in its infancy in Canada. It was only in 2015 that the Supreme Court of Canada struck down as unconstitutional the Criminal Code’s prohibition on physician-assisted suicide. The following year, the Parliament of Canada amended the Criminal Code to permit MAiD for those suffering from grievous and irremediable physical or physiological medical conditions. On March….

Like so many other things, continuing care and living costs are on the rise. Whether you are a Henson Trust Trustee or a Discretionary Inheritance Trust Trustee, the onus to prudently manage investments is more crucial than ever. It is also imperative that investment plans fit the circumstances of the beneficiary in order to maximize investment value. That being the case, a Trustee for a Henson Trust is called upon….