Have you noticed that many of us may only pay attention to something when it piques our interest OR when we are dealing with the specific topic it is addressing. I have noticed this is the case for many when dealing with elder care concerns; and at the time that this additional information is needed, many may already be at a crisis point. As such I thought I would revisit….
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Elder CareToday’s blog comes to you from Student-at-Law, Demetre Vasilounis. In 2013, the Government of India’s Ministry of Environment and Forests ignited a discussion in the international legal community by deciding to prohibit dolphinariums as well as any enterprise that involves the import or capture of cetacean species (dolphins, whales, porpoises) for the purposes of commercial entertainment. This was notable because the Ministry suggested that dolphins in particular should be seen as “non-human….
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In the News, WillsThis blog was written by Aathiya Bala, Associate Estate and Trust Consultant with Scotia Wealth Management “Leaving Neverland” is HBO’s newest documentary that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 25th, 2019. In this documentary, two men, Wade Robson and James Safechuck allege they experienced years of sexual abuse by Jackson in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s. The estate of Michael Jackson is now suing HBO for damages….
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The family caregiver plays a key role in supporting the very fabric of Canadian society. The most recent Census data tells us that 28% of all Canadians provide unpaid care to a family member or friend. If you are reading this article, chances are you are or know someone close to you who is a family carer. Today there are more seniors over age 65 than children under age 14…..
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CaregivingOntario’s “new” parentage rules, contained primarily in the Children’s Law Reform Act (“CLRA”) and implemented through the All Families Are Equal Act, have been in force for more than two years, having become effective on January 1, 2017. There have now been several reported decisions that interpret and apply the rules. The decision of L. Madsen J. in M.L. v. J.C., 2017 ONSC 7179 is an important decision in that….
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UncategorizedAnnulment is one of those antiquated words the whispers “convenience” and “pragmatism”. Failed or incomplete marriage? Divorce not an option? A Church-granted annulment will set both partners free. Annulment is also a term in the Income Tax Act that applies to registered charities and registered amateur athletic associations. It’s rarely used, and the rules, as with marriage, are forgiving and practical. 206 Annulments The CRA database of registered charities currently lists 206 registered….
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