Law Commission of Ontario Releases Draft Framework for the Law As It Affects Older Adults

Last week, the Law Commission of Ontario released its proposed Draft Framework for the Law as it Affects Older Adults:

"The Framework is intended to assist with the development and evaluation of laws, policies and practices to ensure that the realities of the circumstances and experiences of older adults are taken into account, and that laws, policies and programs promote positive outcomes for these members of society."

"It is accompanied by an extensive Interim Report, which sets out the research and analysis which form the basis for the Framework, and provides examples of its implications and implementation."

"It is built upon and expands on work already done in this area, including the National Framework on Aging and Seniors Policy Lens, the International Principles for Older Persons and other international documents, the Senate Special Committee Report on Aging, the work of the Ontario Human Rights Commission on human rights and older age, and many other important initiatives that have been undertaken both in Canada and abroad over the last fifteen years."

The Interim Report is available on the Commission website. The Commission is holding public consultations on the Draft Framework that run until November 18, 2011.

Earlier Library Boy posts on elder law include:

• New Canadian Journal on Elder Law (December 18, 2008)
• New Guide to Elder Abuse and Neglect Law in Canada (January 22, 2011)
• Law Reform Commission of Nova Scotia Final Report on Seniors-Only Housing (May 22, 2011)
• New Study of Key Canadian Elder Abuse and Neglect Cases (June 15, 2011)