WHEREAS there has been a dramatic increase in the population of senior citizens, and a consequent increase in demand for specialized services to meet their legal needs and issues;
WHEREAS elder law is a specialized area of law and practice which addresses these needs and issues;
WHEREAS increasingly other professionals are seeking legal and ethical advice in these matters;
WHEREAS a forum does not currently exist for legal practitioners and others working in this area of law to exchange information and opinions;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
- The Canadian Bar Association establish a National Elder Law Section;
- The terms of reference for the Section be:
Elder Law
The purpose of this Section is to examine legal issues pertaining to the elderly and to promote a greater awareness of their needs among members of the legal profession, the judiciary and the Canadian public.
Certified true copy of a resolution carried by the Council of the Canadian Bar Association at the Mid-Winter Meeting held in Moncton, N.B., February 16-17, 2002.
John D.V. Hoyles
Executive Director/Directeur exécutif