Unfortunately, some people may misuse legal documents for their own benefit. Even though a person must meet the traditional definition of capacity to create an Enduring Power of Attorney and understand its “nature and effect” when they sign it, the document can still...
In the October edition of our newsletter, we addressed issues reported by representatives when applying on an adult’s behalf for the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) with a Section 7 Representation Agreement (RA7). The CDB is a new federal benefit for low-income...
A recent court case, Vancouver Island Health Authority v T.W., 2025 BCSC 2505, centred around a woman in her 70s who had received an Alzheimer’s diagnosis while living in the Vancouver Island Health Authority (“IH”) region. A year into her diagnosis, she made...
A recent order of the BC Information and Privacy Commission reaffirmed that without a Representation Agreement (RA), a person will not be allowed to access the medical records of their spouse. In this case, a husband asked for all the medical records of his wife’s...
You might have concerns about a Representation Agreement (RA) — maybe about how it was made or how it’s being used. The law has rules to protect people in these situations. Safeguards When Making Section 7 Representation Agreements (RA7) The Representation Agreement...
To celebrate Personal Planning Month, Nidus will be providing free presentations in person across the Lower Mainland and online, with screenings reaching audiences in Piers Island, Stewart, Lillooet, Squamish, Invermere, Rossland, Valemount, and more! Read our...
