For hundreds of years in common-law jurisdictions around the world, a will-maker has been required to sign their will in the physical presence of the witnesses and the witnesses have been required to … [Read more...]
Employee Safety Requirements in Phase 2 of BC’s COVID-19 Restart Plan
As we roll into Phase 2 of BC’s Restart Plan many employers in BC are looking to open their doors again and bring staff back to the workplace. Before doing so, employers should make sure they are … [Read more...]
Deemed Consent to Psychiatric Treatment in BC
In BC a person may be involuntarily admitted to a psychiatric facility under the Mental Health Act (“MHA”), and treated without any need to obtain consent, if a doctor is of the opinion that the … [Read more...]
Temporary Substitute Decision Makers for Health and Personal Care
In B.C., if health and personal care decisions need to be made on your behalf and you do not have (or have the capacity to create) a Section 7 or Section 9 representation agreement, determinations … [Read more...]
Section 7 Representation Agreements – Substitute Decision Makers for Health and Personal Care in British Columbia
In British Columbia, if one has become incapable of making one’s own health or personal care decisions but still wishes to appoint someone to make such decisions on one’s behalf, one may be able do so … [Read more...]
Section 9 Representation Agreements – Plan for Incapacity, Pick your Person
In British Columbia, if you wish to appoint someone to make health and personal care decisions on your behalf in the event you become incapable of doing so, you may make a representation agreement in … [Read more...]
Representation Agreements – Choosing Who Can Choose
In British Columbia, you can appoint someone with the authority to make health and personal care decisions for you in the event that you are unable to do so. You can do this by creating a document … [Read more...]