The objective of this program is to educate family law lawyers about estate law issues, and in turn, educate estate lawyers about family law issues. The two streams of practice often intersect. For example, estate lawyers advising a client on a dependant support application, and whether to elect to take under their spouse’s Will or seek equalization of their net family property, ought to have an understanding of the Family Law Act, while family law lawyers preparing marriage contracts should be aware of the circumstances in which a court may override a marriage contract and award financial support to the spouse of the deceased. We hope to educate estate lawyers and family law lawyers alike about these interrelated issues so that they can better advise their clients in the future.
B’nai Brith Canada is the country’s oldest independent Human Rights organization. The organization is a principled grassroots voice, dedicated to eradicating racism, antisemitism and hatred in all its forms, championing the rights of the marginalized, while providing basic human needs for members of the community.
B’nai Brith Canada is dedicated to eradicating racism, antisemitism and hatred in all its forms, championing the rights of the marginalized, while providing basic human needs for members of our community.
B’nai Brith’s wide-ranging educational and social programming, community and volunteer services, and human rights initiatives provide a source of connection, continuity and support to Canada’s Jewish community.
“People Helping People Live with Dignity” is fundamental to our raison d’etre. In order to nurture a stronger civil society in Canada, while providing for those less fortunate, we instill a sense of service and duty in our volunteers and our community. B’nai Brith proudly continues its traditional role with innovative food, clothing and housing programs to ensure that members of our community are able to live with the dignity they deserve.
B’nai Brith Canada today is comprised of The League for Human Rights, The Committee for Justice in Canada, B’nai Brith Sports, Community Engagement Programming and of course the Matas Law Society and are governed by the traditional Jewish precepts of: Justice, Compassion, and Benevolence.
