CBA Elder Law Online Symposium
Presented by the CBA Elder Law Section
Thursday March 26, 2026 | 11:00 AM–3:30 PM ET
Registration Fees
Join us on March 26, 2026, for the 2nd Annual CBA Elder Law Online Symposium. The 2026 Elder Law Symposium discusses the latest in elder law practice, including a cross-country legislative update. The symposium will highlight access to justice issues for older adults, including collaborative law and consent and capacity tribunals. The symposium will also discuss current technology issues, including how to prevent crypto fraud, and the increasing use of technology to help older adults live at home longer.
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11:00 am – 11:05 am
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Welcome and Introduction
Speaker:
Sara Pon, Chair of the CBA Elder Law Section, Vancouver Coastal Health (Aldergrove, BC)
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11:05 am – 12:05 pm
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SESSION 1: Legislative Update
This session will discuss new and amended legislation from the past few years across the country. Updates will include New Brunswick's Supported Decision-Making and Representation Agreement Act (presented by Jodi Lee-White), and new seniors-focused bills in Ontario (presented by Shawnee Matinnia and Kimberly Gale).
Speakers:
Jodi Lee-White, Lee-White Law firm (Fredericton, NB)
Shawnee Matinnia, Hull & Hull LLP (Toronto, ON)
Kimberly Gale, Gale Law (Toronto, ON)
Moderator:
Jodi Lee-White, Lee-White Law firm (Fredericton, NB)
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12:05 pm - 12:10 pm
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Break
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12:10 pm - 12:40 pm
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SESSION 2: Preventing Crypto Fraud
In this session, David Coutu will discuss the latest in cryptocurrency fraud, and tips to help you and your client avoid fraud.
Speaker:
David Coutu, De Grandpré Chait Avocats (Montréal, QC)
Moderator:
Nancy Cleman, Lapointe Rosenstein Marchand Melançon (Montréal, QC)
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12:40 pm - 1:10 pm
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Break
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1:10 pm - 2:15 pm
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SESSION 3: Access to Justice for Older Adults
This session will discuss improving access to justice for older adults. Nithila Murugadas will discuss collaborative law, and Greg Blue, KC will discuss consent and capacity tribunals.
Speakers:
Nithila Murugadas, Nika Law LLP (Toronto, ON)
Gregory Blue, British Columbia Law Institute (Vancouver, BC)
Moderator:
Christian Whalen, NB Legal Aid Services Commission (Fredericton, NB)
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Break
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SESSION 4: Technology, Privacy, and Aging
This session will discuss the latest legal issues at the intersection of technology and aging. Dr Andrew Sixsmith will discuss the latest in technology to help older adults age at home. We will also discuss the potential privacy and other legal issues with this technology.
Speakers:
Andrew Sixsmith, Science and Technology for Aging Research Institute (Vancouver, BC)
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Moderator: Sara Pon, Chair of the CBA Elder Law Section, Vancouver Coastal Health (Aldergrove, BC)
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3:25 pm - 3:30 pm
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Closing Remarks
Speakers:
Sara Pon, Chair of the CBA Elder Law Section, Vancouver Coastal Health (Aldergrove, BC)
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Registration fees for the entire 1-day symposium
CBA Members: $148
CBA Young Lawyer Members (<5 years): $107
CBA Student Members: $60
Non-Members: $404
Government: $179
Plus applicable taxes
Group Rates For Firms / Organizations
5 – 9 registrants = 10% discount
10 – 19 registrants = 15% discount
20+ = 20% discount
To take advantage of the discount, please contact: pd@cba.org
