Sunday, May 10, 2009

Guardianship Legislation - A Draconian Act

Canada - New legislation scheduled to be proclaimed into law this fall is being called a draconian act that strips rights from dependent adults by a provincial special interest group that spoke to local seniors last week.

The director of Alberta’s Office of the Public Guardian Brenda Lee Doyle: "Those claims are false and the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act is not only progressive legislation that provides far more protection than it’s outdated predecessor, but it was also drafted through extensive public consultation."

Ruth Maria Adria from the Elder Advocates of Alberta speaking to Peace River seniors: "This is unjust legislation that violates citizens’ rights. Most people don’t know it until it bites them."

Full Article and Source:
Seniors legislation called draconian, progressive

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Guardianship/conservatorship abuse has become a global threat.

Anonymous said...

The guardianship racket is worldwide.

By design:

Ruth Maria Adria: "This is unjust legislation that violates citizens’ rights. Most people don’t know it until it bites them."

And, when the person has been bitten in the icey cold grips of the guardianship racket, it is too late.

Anonymous said...

The term "draconian act" is accurate. It doesn't make sense to take away every right a person has -- leaving him vulnerable, to protect him. It just doesn't add up.

Anonymous said...

..."Most people don't know it until it bites them...."

How true. Even those who know think it's not going to happen to them. And when it does, it's too late, they're trapped.

Anonymous said...

Just what vulnerable Canadians need - less rights.