Monthly Archives: September 2011

The 2007 Keynote Address was given by the Right Honourable Chief Justice of Canada Beverley McLachlin, P.C. on Saturday, November 10, 2007. Chief Justice McLachlin, a former lawyer and academic, has written some of the most significant judgments in Canadian … Continue reading →

Aging with Challenges The CCELS is engaged in a Law Foundation funded project on legal aspects of “aging with challenges.” The goal of the project is to critically challenge the notion that older adults age in a homogeneous fashion. Rather, … Continue reading →

For Older Adults Frequently Asked Questions Q: Someone I care about is being mistreated. What can I do to help? Who can I turn to? A: For a list of contacts of who to call if you suspect adult abuse … Continue reading →

What’s New IMPORTANT BC LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: The BC government has been considering introducing legislation to modernize guardianship and personal planning laws. To that end, in May 2006 the government introduced Bill 32, which proposed amendments to the Adult Guardianship Act, … Continue reading →

Our History The Canadian Centre for Elder Law Studies (“CCELS”) is the national, non-profit body dedicated to exploring the particular legal issues which affect older Canadians. Our parent body, the B.C. Law Institute, began studying issues of “Elder Law” in … Continue reading →

Welcome to the CCELS Website The Canadian Centre for Elder Law Studies (“CCELS”) is a non-profit organization committed to enriching and informing the lives of older adults in their relationship with the law; to meet the increasing need for education … Continue reading →