The Canadian justice system and its cousins in other countries are designed to help all citizens right the wrongs. People can file lawsuits on contract or property disputes or be represented by the state in criminal matters like fraud or assault. In theory, every citizen or permanent resident has equal access to the justice [...]
Since 2010, a working group has been meeting annually at United Nations (UN) to develop a convention for the rights of older persons. This is great news. The global population is ageing faster than any other time in history, so coming to consensus is vital. The less good news is that after nearly a [...]
We talk a lot about equality when we advocate for older persons. Equal access, equal opportunity, equal treatment. We measure equality by comparing older persons in different parts of the world, social classes and economic situations. We measure equality by comparing older and younger persons. Working towards the goal of a more fair, more [...]
