Canada - Though it’s already been passed by the legislature, an Alberta advocacy group is calling for repeal of the province’s new Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act.
The group, the Elder Advocates of Alberta, is planning an information session April 16 in Lethbridge. It’s set for 1 p.m. at the local Legion.
Ruth Maria Adria, a spokesperson for the Edmonton-based organization: “Once you have had your rights taken away from you, you are totally powerless. You become a non-person.”
She warns that’s one of the impacts of the new law, recently proclaimed in effect after receiving approval in the Alberta legislature. It replaces former “Dependent Adult” law. “Because we receive and investigate complaints, we are grassroots people who understand the legislation through the eyes of persons who have been aggrieved by Dependent Adult legislation.”
The new law, she believes, is unjust because it violates the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. People of any age can be placed under guardianship, she points out, and they’ll lose control of all finances and property.
The organization predicts the proclamation of this act will open the floodgates of the financial abuse of thousands of Alberta citizens, and human rights abuses on an unprecedented scale.
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New law not in seniors’ best interest, group says
The group, the Elder Advocates of Alberta, is planning an information session April 16 in Lethbridge. It’s set for 1 p.m. at the local Legion.
Ruth Maria Adria, a spokesperson for the Edmonton-based organization: “Once you have had your rights taken away from you, you are totally powerless. You become a non-person.”
She warns that’s one of the impacts of the new law, recently proclaimed in effect after receiving approval in the Alberta legislature. It replaces former “Dependent Adult” law. “Because we receive and investigate complaints, we are grassroots people who understand the legislation through the eyes of persons who have been aggrieved by Dependent Adult legislation.”
The new law, she believes, is unjust because it violates the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. People of any age can be placed under guardianship, she points out, and they’ll lose control of all finances and property.
The organization predicts the proclamation of this act will open the floodgates of the financial abuse of thousands of Alberta citizens, and human rights abuses on an unprecedented scale.
Source:
New law not in seniors’ best interest, group says
5 comments:
"People of any age can be placed under guardianship, she points out, and they’ll lose control of all finances and property."
Hey, isn't that how the guardianship racket by design works here in the good old USA?
People churned into products for probate profit with court approval
"this act will open the floodgates of the financial abuse of thousands of Alberta citizens, and human rights abuses on an unprecedented scale."
Yes, yes, yes...we in the USA are drowning in this muck and now Canada will drown with us.
Go Elder Advocates of Alberta!
I am pleased to Ruth Maria Adria and her organization speaking up for those with no voice.
TO: Ruth Maria Adria
Please continue to shout out loud the dire consequences to society for this predatory legislation disguised as protective measures.
Thank you Elder Advocates of Alberta! And thank you NASGA!
I hope this organization continues to grow and grow, along with NASGA.
The weak need a voice - not just a voice, but a voice that doesn't back down and doesn't accept compromise.
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