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Public Trustee Act

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The Public Trustee Act creates the office of the Public Trustee in Alberta, and sets out the duties and functions of the Public Trustee, including acting as a trustee for people who have lost... More ≫

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The Public Trustee Act creates the office of the Public Trustee in Alberta, and sets out the duties and functions of the Public Trustee, including acting as a trustee for people who have lost capacity under the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act, administering the estates of deceased persons, and holding funds in trust for minors. The Act sets out how the Public Trustee operates and how money is managed.

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Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act

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The Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act establishes a range of decision making supports for adults who requires assistance, or who do not have the capacity, to make personal and financial... More ≫

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The Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act establishes a range of decision making supports for adults who requires assistance, or who do not have the capacity, to make personal and financial decisions for themselves. It sets out the legal requirements for Supported Decision making, Co decision making, Guardianship, Trusteeship, and Specific Decision making.

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Personal Directives Act

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The Personal Directives Act sets out the rules governing the appointment of an agent to make personal decisions on an individual’s behalf in case they become unable or unfit to make those kinds of... More ≫

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The Personal Directives Act sets out the rules governing the appointment of an agent to make personal decisions on an individual’s behalf in case they become unable or unfit to make those kinds of decisions in the future. The Act provides details about who can make a personal directive, how it must be written and what information must be included.

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Income and Employment Supports Act

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The Income and Employment Supports Act provides the authority for programs for Albertans needing food, shelter, personal items, medical, and other benefits essential to their health and... More ≫

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The Income and Employment Supports Act provides the authority for programs for Albertans needing food, shelter, personal items, medical, and other benefits essential to their health and well-being. This legislation also provides the authority for training programs and other measures to help Albertans gain independence and self-sufficiency.

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Ministry of Seniors, Community and Social Services response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate : mandatory reviews into child deaths

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Contains the responses of the Ministry of Seniors, Community and Social Services to recommendations from the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate for mandatory reviews into child deaths. The... More ≫

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Contains the responses of the Ministry of Seniors, Community and Social Services to recommendations from the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate for mandatory reviews into child deaths. The Child and Youth Advocate Act provides the Advocate with the authority to conduct investigative reviews. The Advocate may investigate systemic issues arising from the death of a child who was receiving child intervention services within two years of their death. The Act requires each ministry to respond publicly within 75 days of the release of a report.

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Co-decision-making : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act [2022]

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This information sheet explains co-decision-making under the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act. If an adult's ability to make personal decisions is impaired but they can make decisions with... More ≫

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This information sheet explains co-decision-making under the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act. If an adult's ability to make personal decisions is impaired but they can make decisions with good support, co-decision-making may be an option. The adult who needs support doesn't lose authority to make their own decisions. They share that authority with their co-decision-maker.

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Supported decision-making : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act [2022]

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This information sheet explains supported decision-making under the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act. Supported decision-making gives someone authority to access your personal information... More ≫

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This information sheet explains supported decision-making under the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act. Supported decision-making gives someone authority to access your personal information and help you make and communicate your decisions. This is for adults who have the capacity to make their own personal decisions but would like to have someone they trust help them in the decision-making process. This would be helpful for capable people who face complex decisions, people whose first language is not English, and people with mild disabilities.

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Provincial Parent Advisory Committee, Family Support for Children with Disabilities annual report

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Annual reports of the Family Support for Children with Disabilities Provincial Parent Advisory Committee.The committee provides input and feedback on policies, procedures and services as they... More ≫

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Annual reports of the Family Support for Children with Disabilities Provincial Parent Advisory Committee.The committee provides input and feedback on policies, procedures and services as they affect families of children with disabilities to ensure legislation continues to have a positive impact on families and their children. The Advisory Committee also provides systemic advocacy for families of children with disabilities and assists in the development of strategies to increase public awareness on the challenges and opportunities faced by families of children with disabilities.

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Family Support for Children with Disabilities Regulation

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The Family Support for Children with Disabilities Regulation sets out the matters to be considered when making a decision under the Family Support for Children with Disabilities Act and prescribes... More ≫

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The Family Support for Children with Disabilities Regulation sets out the matters to be considered when making a decision under the Family Support for Children with Disabilities Act and prescribes the forms, agreements, the nature and amount of family support services and child-focused services, and standards for services to be provided

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Ministry of Community and Social Services response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate : mandatory reviews into child deaths

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Contains the responses of the Ministry of Community and Social Services to recommendations from the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate for mandatory reviews into child deaths. The Child and... More ≫

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Contains the responses of the Ministry of Community and Social Services to recommendations from the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate for mandatory reviews into child deaths. The Child and Youth Advocate Act provides the Advocate with the authority to conduct investigative reviews. The Advocate may investigate systemic issues arising from the death of a child who was receiving child intervention services within two years of their death. The Act requires each ministry to respond publicly within 75 days of the release of a report.

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