About the Blog

The Canadian Elder Law Blog provides timely updates and practice-focused insights on legal issues affecting older adults in Canada.

Written from a lawyer’s perspective, the blog highlights recent legislative changes, key case law, and evolving best practices. Elder law topics covered by the blog include capacity and decision-making, personal planning documents, substitute decision-making, vulnerability and undue influence, and practical challenges lawyers and other professionals face when working with older adults.

Intended for lawyers, advocates, and professionals who work with older adults - including those in health care, social services, and community organizations - this blog aims to support thoughtful, ethical, and legally sound practice.

The content is informational in nature, and does not constitute legal advice.

About the Author

My name is Sara Pon. I am a lawyer and researcher in British Columbia. Elder law is my passion. I became interested in working with older adults at a young age, observing my mother working in long-term care and caring for her parents. I have an undergraduate degree in gerontology, a law degree focusing on older adults and health law, and a masters in law. My masters thesis explored the laws supporting caregivers of older adults. In my legal career, I have worked in the non-profit seniors sector. I frequently write and present on elder law topics. I am currently the chair of the Canadian Bar Association’s elder law sections, both provincially and nationally.

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