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Capacity assessment [Punjabi]

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Capacity is assessed to provide the Court with information to help determine whether or not a co-decision maker, guardian, or trustee should be appointed for an adult. Learn about how this works,... More ≫

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Capacity is assessed to provide the Court with information to help determine whether or not a co-decision maker, guardian, or trustee should be appointed for an adult. Learn about how this works, who is authorized to conduct capacity assessments, and how to find a qualified capacity assessor.

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Guardianship [Punjabi]

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Guardianship is a legal court order which gives an individual (the guardian) the legal authority and responsibility to make or assist in making decisions about (non-financial) personal matters on... More ≫

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Guardianship is a legal court order which gives an individual (the guardian) the legal authority and responsibility to make or assist in making decisions about (non-financial) personal matters on behalf of another adult.

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

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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... More ≫

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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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Understanding personal directives [Punjabi]

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This 24-page booklet provides in-depth information about what a personal directive is, how to write a personal directive, areas of decision making authority and how to choose an agent/representative.

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Personal directive registry [Punjabi]

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When you register your personal directive with the Government of Alberta, approved health care professionals can find out if you have a personal directive and the contact information for your... More ≫

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When you register your personal directive with the Government of Alberta, approved health care professionals can find out if you have a personal directive and the contact information for your agent, if needed. This way the people you trust can be contacted in an emergency.

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Victim of crime handbook [Punjabi]

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This handbook is meant to help immigrants and refugees who are the victims of crime, as well as those who seek to assist them. Because of language and cultural barriers, immigrant and refugee... More ≫

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This handbook is meant to help immigrants and refugees who are the victims of crime, as well as those who seek to assist them. Because of language and cultural barriers, immigrant and refugee victims may not be aware of programs and may face additional challenges when involved in the criminal justice system. This handbook describes programs, services and opportunities to assist victims of crime.

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