October 1 - 15 , 2017 PHILIPPINE ASIAN NEWS TODAY IMMIGRATION 11
The Notary Corner
By Editha Corrales Nelson Immigration Consultant , Notary Public , Mediation / Arbitrator
One important backto-school item that most post-secondary students may not be aware of is a Power of Attorney for parents , particularly when adult children are studying away from home .
Out-of-town university or college students may still need help with day-to-day items such as banking , paying bills , or even making arrangements for rentals in their name . According to the Society of Notaries Public of BC , the only way parents can do those things for adult children is if they have Power of Attorney .
There are many situations where Power of Attorney is needed for a young adult more often than one might think .
Powers of Attorney require the signature of both parties and can be put in place efficiently and professionally by your local Notary . To find a Notary near you , visit www . notaries . bc . ca .
The Society of Notaries Public of BC represents more than 320 highly trained
BC Egg introduces Standards for Free-Range Eggs
New Range Standards First of Their Kind in Canada
Abbotsford , BC - New range standards mean consumers can be confident that when they buy freerange eggs , they know the hens must have access to a good quality , outdoor range . BC is the first province in Canada to set standards for free-range birds .
The new standards state that hens must have access to the range at least 120 days a year – and a day is a minimum of six hours . Farmers must document the number of days and hours a day hen have access to the outdoors .
“ BC farmers have always given their free-range hens access to the outdoors on a regular basis ; however , we did not have a verification system in place ,” says Katie Lowe , PAg , Executive Director of BC Egg . “ These new standards mean that farmers have to document outdoor access and we will audit them to ensure they are meeting these basic standards .”
The standards , which were developed with the assistance of animal care specialists and farmers , state that hens must be given outdoor access when the temperature is between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius . If a farmer restricts outside access , he / she must have a letter from a vet stating why
Back-to-School Advice : Create a Power of Attorney for Parents of Post-Secondary Students
the access is restricted . A common reason might be an illness in the flock that could be passed on to neighbouring farms if the hens were outside . Similarly , if BC ’ s Chief Veterinarian determines that the risk of a disease like Avian Influenza is too high , she may require that hens are kept inside .
The standards also dictate that the range must have grass , be free from debris , and not have anything that can attract wildlife ( like food dishes ). These standards are in addition to the standards outlined in the new Code of Practice of Care and Handling of Laying Hens .
“ We are very proud to be the first in Canada to set these standards and make them mandatory for all freerange farmers in BC ,” says Katie . “ Our farmers want to provide the best possible care for their hens and they know these standards will help them do just that .”# # #
The British Columbia Egg Marketing Board ( BCEMB ) is a non-profit organization representing 135 registered egg farmers throughout British Columbia . Since its inception in 1967 , the BCEMB and egg farmers remain dedicated to ensuring that the choice of eggs reaching BC communities is safe , sustainable , nutritious , and affordable . For more information , visit www . bcegg . com .
Notary professionals . Most have locally owned and operated offices and all provide personal assistance to clients around the province . Individuals , families , and businesses seek the services of BC Notaries for a wide range of non-contentious legal matters , including residential and commercial real estate transfers , mortgage refinancing , wills and advanced healthcare planning , powers of attorney , and other important documents .
Notaries ’ Tradition of
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Trust spans 2000 years . Notaries first came to British Columbia over 100 years ago . They continue to serve their valued clients and their communities across the province .
A Canadian Certified Immigration Consultant , Certified Senior Advisor and a Notary Public in the City of Burnaby , Editha Corrales Nelson ’ s preferred areas of practice are Powers of Attorney , Wills Preparation , International Legal Documents , Name Changes , Affidavits , Letters of Invitation , Statutory Declarations , Drafting of Business Contracts and other notarial services . For an appointment , please call : 604- 777-2757 .
The following should not be construed as providing legal advice and information in this column is intended only as a general guide and should not be applied to specific circumstances without further consultation . For more information on the subject , contact Editha Corrales Nelson at 604-777-2757 .