Reforming Ontario’s Laws on Legal Capacity and Decision-making

The Law Commission of Ontario, Ontario’s independent law reform agency, is seeking feedback on its draft recommendations on reforming Ontario law, policy and practice related to legal capacity, decision-making and guardianship. Its recently released Interim Report includes draft recommendations aimed at strengthening accountability for persons acting under powers of attorney; improving access to relevant and effective information for both professionals and those directly affected by these laws; offering greater choice and autonomy for persons whose decision-making abilities may be impaired; providing easier access to rights enforcement and dispute resolution; and improving the consistency and clarity of this area of the law as a whole. A copy of the Interim Report and draft recommendations can be found at the Law Commission of Ontario website. The deadline for feedback is Friday, March 4, 2016.