Summary of Meetings: Elder Law
Number of Meetings Held: 3
May 14, 2026
Modern Transitions: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Unbundled Elder Care
Guest Speaker: Haley MacCosham, Investment Advisor, RBC Dominion Securities, and Sarah Savoy, End-of-Life Doula & Founder, A Good Farewell
Sonali Sharma, Lawyer, Athena Law
Synopsis: Learn how unbundled retainers and a non-traditional model that combines legal, financial, and emotional support can empower elder clients. Haley MacCosham, Sarah Savoy, and Sonali Sharma discuss how limited-scope services work in BC, how each pillar supports client autonomy, and how collaborative, cost-conscious planning helps seniors navigate law, finances, and end-of-life decisions with clarity and dignity.
Online Registration: TBD
January 4, 2026
Dignity and Safety: Empowering Seniors in Canada
Guest Speaker: The Honourable Stephanie McLean, Secretary of State (Seniors)
Synopsis: The Honourable Stephanie McLean, Secretary of State (Seniors), discusses efforts to protect older people from fraud and financial abuse, as well as the government’s commitment to vital social programs for seniors. She will also highlight the role of community awareness and engagement in promoting respect, security, and quality of life for older Canadians.
Online Registration: 68
September 17, 2025
Beyond Barriers: Addressing Age Discrimination in the Workplace
Guest Speakers: Craig Bavis, Partner, Victory Square Law Office LLP, Lynsey Gaudin, Partner, MLT Aikins, and Margaret Young, Founder, Age Knowable Consulting
Synopsis: Craig Bavis, Partner, Victory Square Law Office LLP, Lynsey Gaudin, Partner, MLT Aikins, and Margaret Young, Founder, Age Knowable Consulting, discuss age discrimination from an employee, employer, union, and international human rights lens.
Online Registration: 55