Topic: Canada's Mental Health Acts (MHA's) create a "legal grey zone" where traditional Charter protections are often bypassed under the guise of medical necessity. The "Backdoor" Arrest: Is BC’s Mental Health Act Unconstitutional? In British Columbia, a quiet crisis is unfolding under the authority of Section 28 of the Mental Health Act. While framed as a tool for "emergency detention" and "crisis intervention," the reality for many—particularly those struggling with substa

A Henson Trust is a specific type of absolute discretionary trust designed to protect the assets of a person with a disability while preserving their eligibility for government benefits (such as ODSP in Ontario or AISH in Alberta). The following summary outlines the mechanics, the "absolute discretion" rule, and the specific nuances regarding creditor and CRA intervention. 1. The Core Mechanic: Absolute Discretion The hallmark of a Henson Trust is that the beneficiary has no

Category Dworkinian Definition Principle A standard observed because it is a requirement of justice or fairness. Policy A standard that sets out a goal to be reached, usually an improvement in a social feature. Background Rights Abstract rights held against decisions taken by the society as a whole. Institutional Rights Specific rights held against a decision made by a particular institution, like a court. Whether or not the "Wilson categories" of Ronald Dworkin's legal theor

BOOK LIST S MORRIS – BOOKS READ FOR MY PERSONAL BEST “READ-O-THON” 1. Adler, Alfred. The Problem Child 1963 (June 6-9, 2012) 2. May, Rollo. Psychology and the Human Dilemma 1967 (June 9-20) 3. Rafael Lopez-Pedraza Hermes and His Children 1977 (f. June 24) [Beth Hedva] 4. Ken Wilber The Spectrum of Consciousness (Wheaton, Ill.: Quest Books, 1977) (339 p. f. July 29) 5. The 13 Principle Upanishads Online Library of Liberty (f. Sep 15) 6. Crow

RULES FOR SELF-REPRESENTATIVES, AMICUS CURIAE AND LAWYERS RULES FOR AMICUS CURIAE: (From Hull & Hull LLP) https://hullandhull.com/2024/06/amicus-curiae/#:~:text=Amicus%20Curiae%20*%20Courts%20may%20appoint%20amicus,or%20who's%20lack%20of%20sophistication%20risks%20injustice. Case Law drawn from: Ontario v Criminal Lawyers’ Association of Ontario, 2013 SCC 43 (“CLA”) https://www.canlii.org/en/ca/scc/doc/2013/2013scc43/2013scc43.html RULES FOR SELF-REPRESENTATIVES AND LAWYERS:

BY CHIEF JUSTICE HON. J.O. WILSON OF THE B.C. SUPREME COURT- This text was given to me by J.O.'s partner from his old law firm in Vancouver that he shared with my uncle, Bob Guile, Q.C. It is heretofore an unpublished family heirloom. IN HONOUR OF HIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, THIS SQUARE IS DEDICATED TO JOHN OWEN WILSON WHO PRESIDED AS CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA FROM 1963 TO 1973. A PRINCE GEORGE RESIDENT, HE PRACTI

BY CHIEF JUSTICE HON. J.O. WILSON OF THE B.C. SUPREME COURT- IN HONOUR OF HIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, THIS SQUARE IS DEDICATED TO JOHN OWEN WILSON WHO PRESIDED AS CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA FROM 1963 TO 1973. A PRINCE GEORGE RESIDENT, HE PRACTICED LAW IN THIS COMMUNITY FOR SEVENTEEN YEARS BEFORE ACCEPTING HIS FIRST JUDICIAL APPOINTMENT. CHIEF JUSTICE WILSON BEGAN HIS JUDICIAL DUTIES IN 1939 AS A JUDGE OF THE COUNTY

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