There is something very sad about reaching your golden years, thinking that you will enjoy golf, grandchildren and giving sage advice, but instead, you are faced with abuse by those you trusted the most. Financial abuse of seniors by family members is becoming common and creates great family … [Read more...]
Tax Issues for Older Adults
In our working years, determining our personal tax burden can be quite simple – earn income and pay personal tax at the graduated rates. In our senior years, the formula is less straightforward. Though seniors pay tax at the same graduated personal tax rates as the rest of the population, … [Read more...]
BenchPress – Vol 40-2
Talking to Siri The Nova Scotia Supreme Court has upheld a ruling by a provincial court judge about the definition of “using” a cellphone. Dr. Ajirogho Ikede is a medical officer in the Canadian Forces. A policeman observed him driving his car while holding his cellphone in his hand. He was … [Read more...]
The Emergence of a Human Rights Legal Culture: A Quick Tour Through 800 Years of Western History
The river of refugees from Syria reminds us that human history is full of examples of how states have abused their unlimited sovereign power against their citizens. They may have denied them basic rights to express themselves or to vote for their political leaders. People may have been tried and … [Read more...]
How Magna Carta Came to Canada
Let us begin with a confession. When presented with the opportunity four years ago to become involved in bringing Magna Carta to Canada for its 800th anniversary commemoration, we were not very well-versed in what exactly Magna Carta was. For starters, we were still calling it “the Magna Carta” … [Read more...]
Magna Carta: A Guide for Educators
In a world that increasingly asks our students to tweet, post, snapchat, google, and otherwise digitize their educational experiences, Magna Carta Canada has done the extraordinary by bringing to Canada a document that provides a direct link to eight centuries of legal history, including humanity’s … [Read more...]
Estate Administration Act : Significant Changes in the Law
Introduction The Estate Administration Act was proclaimed in force June 1st, 2015. It replaces the Administration of Estates Act. As such, the new Act applies to the administration of all estates, applications and grants. For many seniors, whose Wills stipulate that they will act as their spouse’s … [Read more...]
Vol 39-6: The Top Court
Canada's top court is a cornerstone of our Parliamentary democracy and the Rule of Law. It has shaped our nation since 1875. Full PDF of this issue Volume 39-6 - July/August 2015 Table of Contents Featured Articles: The Top Court Special Report: Self … [Read more...]
Vol 40-1: The Law and Technology
In legal situations, technology can deliver the best of times or the worst of times: it all depends on how it is used. Full PDF of this issue Volume 40-1 – September/October 2015 Table of Contents Featured Articles: The Law and Technology Special Report: Sports … [Read more...]
Technology Transforms Criminal Law
As with society in general, the practice of criminal law has changed significantly over recent decades as a result of the amazing growth and development of technologies which, until now, were only ideas and imaginings of science-fiction writers. The lawyer of 20 or 30 years ago would likely be … [Read more...]
