List of power of attorney by province or territory
Each province and territory has its own laws relating to powers of attorney. You need to follow the law in the province or territory where you live.[1]
This list page provides links to the relevant websites of provinces and territories.
Provinces
| Province | POA for finance & property | POA for health & personal care |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta | Enduring power of attorney | Personal directive |
| British Columbia | Enduring powers of attorney | Representation agreement |
| Manitoba | Power of attorney | Health care directive |
| New Brunswick | Enduring (durable) powers of attorney | Powers of attorney for personal care |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Wills & Estates - Public Legal Information Association of NL | |
| Nova Scotia | Power of Attorney | Personal directives |
| Ontario | POA for finance | POA for personal care |
| Prince Edward Island | Powers of attorney | Health care directive |
| Quebec | Protection mandate (including enduring POA for finance) | Protection mandate (including health & personal care) |
| Saskatchewan | Power of attorney (property) | Power of attorney (personal) |
Territories
| Territory | Power of Attorney link |
|---|---|
| Northwest Territories | Power of attorney :: Justice |
| Nunavut | Nunavut Courts - Wills |
| Yukon | Give someone the ability to make decisions for you - Government of Yukon |
See also
References
- ^ "What every older Canadian should know about: Powers of attorney (for financial matters and property) and joint bank accounts". Government of Canada. 2016-10-24. Retrieved January 31, 2021.