Capacity of adults with mental disabilities and the federal RDSP [electronic resource] : discussion paper.

"The purpose of this discussion paper is to synthesize the results of our preliminary research and consultations, and to identify several options for reform... The discussion paper identifies nine options for reform. The options draw on our review of Ontario's framework under the SDA as well as other laws in Canada and abroad. They incorporate elements of existing laws that could meet evaluative criteria - or benchmarks - that the LCO has developed. We propose that an effective alternative process for Ontario would meet the following benchmarks: 1. Responds to Individual Needs for RDSP Decision-Making 2. Promotes Meaningful Inclusion in the Decision-Making Process 3. Ensures that Necessary Protections for RDSP Beneficiaries are in Place 4. Achieves Administrative Feasibility, Cost-Effectiveness and Ease of Use 5. Provides Certainty to Legal Representatives and Third Parties[.] The options for reform are summarized further below in the Executive Summary. In total, we have proposed nine options that could be administered through the following overall types of processes to appoint a legal representative. We welcome comments on these types of appointment processes and the specific options for reform." -- Introduction.

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"The purpose of this discussion paper is to synthesize the results of our preliminary research and consultations, and to identify several options for reform... The discussion paper identifies nine options for reform. The options draw on our review of Ontario's framework under the SDA as well as other laws in Canada and abroad. They incorporate elements of existing laws that could meet evaluative criteria - or benchmarks - that the LCO has developed. We propose that an effective alternative process for Ontario would meet the following benchmarks: 1. Responds to Individual Needs for RDSP Decision-Making 2. Promotes Meaningful Inclusion in the Decision-Making Process 3. Ensures that Necessary Protections for RDSP Beneficiaries are in Place 4. Achieves Administrative Feasibility, Cost-Effectiveness and Ease of Use 5. Provides Certainty to Legal Representatives and Third Parties[.] The options for reform are summarized further below in the Executive Summary. In total, we have proposed nine options that could be administered through the following overall types of processes to appoint a legal representative. We welcome comments on these types of appointment processes and the specific options for reform." -- Introduction.

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