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Top 10 Reasons to Name a Corporate Executor Estate Planning Series, Part 2 of 4

Bill Paxton

ur cover celebrity this month is Bill Paxton. He is an “A” list actor of international acclaim. He was born in Fort Worth, Texas. He attended Arlington Heights High School in Fort Worth. He moved to Los Angeles, California at age 18, where he found work in the film industry as a set dresser. Moving to New York, Paxton studied acting at New York University. After landing a small role in Stripes (1981), he found steady work in low-budget films and television. He also directed, wrote and produced award-winning short films, including his first appearance in a James Cameron film. It was a small role in The Terminator (1984), followed by his very memorable performance as Private Hudson in Aliens (1986). Bill continued to work steadily in film and television. His big break did not come until his lead role in the critically acclaimed film-noir One False Move (1992). This quickly led to strong supporting roles as Wyatt Earp's naive younger brother Morgan in Tombstone (1993). Then as Fred Haise, one of the three astronauts, in Apollo 13 (1995), as well as in James Cameron's offering True Lies (1994).

e was the only actor along with Lance Hendrikson, to appear in the Alien, Predator and Terminator film series. He was the only other actor, along with Lance to be killed on camera by an alien, predator, and a terminator. You will also remember him in “Twister,” with Helen Hunt. He starred in the long running series “Big Love,” which garnered much attention.

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potlight” caught up with Bill at this year’s Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo. We were fortunate to photograph and speak with Bill. He told a couple interesting stories. He and Ron Howard, and the rest of the lead cast, were guests at the White House to preview Apollo13. On the way to the theatre room, the two of them and President Clinton stopped to use the men’s room. There were three urinals. Ron Howard and Bill Clinton flanked him on either side. He claims he was so star struck, he couldn’t do his business. Clinton introduced his special guest of the evening Senator John Glenn, astronaut. Later when the movie was depicting the launch segment, Tom Hanks nudged Bill to look at Glenn. He was gripping the arms of his seat in a vice like fashion, with jaw and teeth set. He was reliving his own launch, and the trauma of remembering.

Achieving our personal and financial goals takes careful planning, increasing expertise and diligent follow-through. We invest and expend considerable time, energy and resources in building and maintaining our lifestyles. Let’s not overlook, or procrastinate in designing and launching our estate plan. A good estate plan and Will can help ensure that our affairs are managed according to our wishes and choosing the right Executor is a critical part of this plan. The Executor is our personal representative after our death. This important role involves far more than document collection, record keeping and administration. The Executor must deal with family members during a period of grief and cope with conflicts that may arise among beneficiaries and creditors during the administration of an estate. The Executor’s actions are subject to scrutiny not only by beneficiaries, but also by tax authorities, creditors and potentially the courts. Settling an estate It is the Executor’s responsibility to act in the best interest of the deceased’s estate, following the instructions set out in the Will. While the process varies depending on the size and complexity of the estate, it will generally involve: • Secure all the deceased’s assets • Probate the Will, a court process that validates the Will • Ensure all outstanding bills and liabilities are paid and accounts are closed • Claim entitlements such as life insurance and survivor benefits • Distribute assets to beneficiaries • Prepare and file the deceased’s final Terminal T1 Tax Return

hen preparing for his role in Titanic, James Cameron arranged for him to actually take a dive to the ocean floor. He spoke of the hours of descent time. When the dive lights came on, the bow of the real sunken ship came into view. Bill claims it was the most powerful experience of his life, to actually navigate Titanic.

Consider Liability and Demands The demands of being an Executor can be overwhelming. Even more serious is the often overlooked exposure of the Executor to substantial liability. There is no limit for estate taxes IF the executor does not get a CRA clearance certificate for the estate. There is no limit for a claim against the estate IF the executor has not posted a Notice to Creditors in the local paper during the administration. There is no actual time limit for liability; however a ‘reasonable’ time frame would be considered (For example, a renovation company shows up 20 years with an unpaid bill - they probably won’t get it).

ill was quite excited about his next movie Million Dollar Arm. You can enjoy the movie at theatres everywhere.

As estates unfold, many (if not most) become far more complex than originally thought. In setting your estate plan, give serious consideration to the services of a Corporate Executor.

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Corporate Executor services are offered by trust companies, where professionals within the organization act on our behalf to perform Executor duties according to our express wishes. By naming a team of qualified and experienced professionals, versus relying solely on one person, you can be assured there will always be qualified individuals to administer any and all estate requirements in a timely and considerate manner. Is a Corporate Executor the right choice for you? Consider the following:

1) Executor’s Age - What is the age of my Executor? If my chosen Executor is of the same generation as me, who is the alternate if my Executor predeceases me or becomes incapacitated and is unable to fulfill his/her duties? A Corporate Executor will be available to act at the time of my death and, if required, many years into the future. 2) Location - Does my Executor live in close proximity to me? It can be difficult for an Executor to settle an estate remotely – and problematic if your Executor lives outside my home province. It becomes all but impossible if my executor resides outside Canada. A Corporate Executor who is located in a city close by will be able to efficiently settle my estate. And if at some point in the future you relocate, perhaps to another province, a Corporate Executor has the resources to ensure the smooth settlement of your estate. 3) Knowledge - Does my Executor have the required knowledge to make effective decisions? A corporate Executor is knowledgeable and competent in dealing with matters related to estate and trust law, other legal issues, taxation, accounting, investments and real estate. 4) Time Commitment - Acting as an Executor requires a significant investment of time. Our Executor’s family or career obligations may impact his/her ability to deal with our estate. A Corporate Executor is dedicated to ensuring the smooth and timely settlement of your estate – not as an “extra-curricular” obligation, but as a matter of course. 5) Liability - Executors are personally liable for decisions and errors made in settling an estate and this liability remains open indefinitely. Is my Executor aware of this risk, and is he/she comfortable with this responsibility? Corporate Executors are fully aware of their obligations and willingly accept the liability. 6) Disputes - Is there the potential for disputes within my family or among other beneficiaries? A Corporate Executor offers an independent, non-biased and professional approach when dealing with family members and beneficiaries. 7) Ongoing Trusts - Does my estate name beneficiaries requiring Trust arrangements? A Corporate Executor can act as Trustee to oversee the Trust accounts until the beneficiaries reach the age at which funds are to be distributed. A Corporate Executor is also able to provide ongoing support for long-term Trusts, such as a Trust that is set up to benefit a person with a disability for their lifetime. 8) Locating Assets and Beneficiaries - There will be an added layer of complexity when our beneficiaries and/or assets are located outside our province or country. A Corporate Executor has the resources to locate our beneficiaries and deal with the distribution of foreign assets. 9) Asset Complexity - Estates that include a business corporation or partnership, complex investments or commercial real estate, require specialized support. A Corporate Executor has the experience required to wind up or dispose of these types of assets in a tax efficient manner. 10) Peace of Mind - Appointing a Corporate Executor provides us with peace of mind knowing that our estate will be settled efficiently and responsibly by an experienced team of professionals.

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Stephanie Foley

es, we again have tried to wade into the shallow waters of satire… spring boarding off the notoriety of another celebrity, Miley, and her antics. For those so easily offended…It’s a joke! Not to mention our cover celebrity is a long standing, well known comedian, of no small stature.

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She has travelled extensively across Canada, and the United States, performing to large and small audiences. She has been privileged to open for notable celebrities the likes of Brett Butt of Corner Gas fame, Mike MacDonald, Pauley Shore. She was then invited to, and did tour with Mr. Shore.

er acting credits include being a regular on the Canadian hit show, “Heartland.” She has preformed with Mike “Bubbles” Smith of “The Trailer Park Boy’s,” Bradley Witford of “Tommy Boy,” and Nev Campbell. She was the 2009 Gemini awards stand in. She was a lead in the feature film, “Shame on Me.” Numerous other film credits apply.

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After marrying and settling down with her new born daughter and husband, they chose Medicine Hat as the place to raise their family.

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ut entertainment still ran through her veins. Not being able to regularly perform, she decided to take her show viral. She partnered with local promoters, www. nkentertainment.com in the Hat to create an on line television show. It’s a talk show format, with local and international comedians as guests. You can catch the show on your home computer at www. thestephaniefoleyshow.com

till the entrepreneur, she opened the Crack “N” Me Up comedy club, in the Casino lounge of the Medicine Hat Lodge. They are making the crowds laugh every Sunday night at 8:PM. Tickets are only five dollars at the door. It is a great couple of hours out on the night of the week everyone asks.

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“What are we going to do?” It is a great opportunity to support a new local business, meet some new friends, and just have a good laugh. Spotlight Magazine is forever amazed at the depth of the talent pool our small city has generated.

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rums of the Liberal / NDP leftists are pounding. They’re attacking on several fronts. Tradition and hundreds of years of culture lay slaughtered in the wake of political correctness. Freedom of speech is being silenced by these new “Progressives.” The latest example is the brazen assault on Trinity Western University in BC. This honored institution of over 60 years is opening a law school. But the Ontario Law Society of Upper Canada and Nova Scotia’s Barrister’s Society has voted to religiously discriminate. They’re banning from practicing law, any graduate of Trinity’s new law school.

rinity is accredited, and allows anybody to apply. There’s one problem for the eternally offended crowd. They are a “Christian faith based,” school. Just like Catholic schools across Canada. The left hates fundamental Christians, Jews, and conservatives. Worse if any in those groups has lots of money. Yes the crowd that crows about tolerance and inclusiveness will do anything to silence these people.

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I went to Trinity’s web site to read the phrases the left finds so objectionable. Critics are saying, if you simply attend this school, you can’t work or earn a living. Not in their new Canada!

In the Community in Covenant section #3, Trinity students agree to: “Observe modesty, purity, and appropriate intimacy in all relationships, reserve sexual expressions of intimacy for marriage, and within marriage take every reasonable step to resolve conflict and avoid divorce.”

How out of step and overboard, call the thought police! After talking about not cheating, drinking, and taking drugs, students agree to abstain from, “Sexual intimacy that violates the sacredness of marriage between a man and a woman.”

all out the Nazi brown shirts, burn all the books in this school!!! Drag them out and turn them over to the Human Rights tribunals! I’m sure they also disagree with global warming, so we can also imprison them, but check first with David Suzuki. It seems Liberals believe the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms will somehow be over turned by Trinity’s code of ethics. Keep in mind dissenting individuals are free to attend. They’re simply asked to abstain from sexual activity. All students are treated equally. Or dissenters could attend other law schools in Canada. What about practicing lawyers? Shouldn’t everyone be subjected to a test of their personal beliefs,

and licenses suspended who think inappropriately? Even if the law societies are told they can’t discriminate, we can guess about their hiring practices from here forward. A few weeks ago the CEO of Mozilla, the guy who developed Firefox, was booted over a thought crime. He carried no sign, attended no rally, he donated $1000.00 to a proposition the left despised. That was enough to get canned. Don’t even think of being asked to speak on any university campus if you’re a conservative of any reputation. If you aren’t barred, the tolerant crowd will shout you down. What about the LA Clippers? Sterling was fined 2.5 million and blacklisted from owning his own $1,000,000,000.00 team. Comments made in the privacy of his own home, or his mistress’s home, he bought. Interesting, no one in the media cared he openly cheats on his wife. The left approves of such behavior. If the perpetrator holds their views on racism, gay rights, abortion, confiscation of guns, and global warming.

There was a time not long ago when we believed in free speech, tolerance, pluralism, and diversity. The left holds these to be true until you say something they don’t like.

during the Second World War. While Germany cremated millions, Canada turned boats away from our shores. Explain how the early actions of Nazi Germany differ from the leftist political correctness of today? I’m not using inflammatory rhetoric, the direct parallels are frightening. There’re lots of Jewish lawyers in Canada voting for black lists. What’s next, attending certain churches equals discrimination? Keep in mind blacklists stand before interviews, grade evaluations, and not because of complaints. You’re black-balled because of what you think. One would assume Jewish people would be far more sensitive to such religious bigotry. They’ll be coming for the Catholics next, they hold views inconsistent with the left’s New Order. Soon, the righteous left will advocate child protection from your “hatred.” Social services will seize children to “properly educate them.”

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ll close with one more phrase of heresy from the Trinity website. “True freedom is not the freedom to do as one pleases, but rather the empowerment to do what is best.”

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“Some First Nations Chiefs objected to the process for compliance standards.” LAVAR PAYNE - MP, Medicine Hat, Alberta

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here have been several important issues that have come before Parliament over the last few months which you may be interested in knowing more about.

irst Nations Education Bill C 33 recently passed second reading in the House of Commons. This bill would have delivered approximately $1.9 Billion dollars in new funding to improve education of First Nations children who are living on Reserves. This funding initiative is an important opportunity to change the very high dropout rate of students – about 60% of First Nations students on reserves compared to 20% of students in the general population. This Bill was designed to have the Chief and Councils on Reserves to have a major input and control of the education system on their Reserve. At the same time there are requirements to meet Provincial Education Standards in order to receive the funds. Built into the Bill and regulations is a process to ensure these standards are being met. Each reserve would be required to comply with provincial education standards with compliance being regulated through and audit process.

continue to diligently and conscientiously serve the citizens of the Medicine Hat Constituency. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, I welcome your calls, emails and conversations; I can be reached in Ottawa, or through my offices in Brooks, Taber or Medicine Hat.

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ur Government has been dealing with another important issue, the Fair Elections Act Bill C 23. Opposition parties are opposed to the bill along with some other individuals, some of whom were hired by the Chief Electoral Officer. These consultants were asked to be witnesses at the committee hearings. This Bill passed second reading and proceeded to committee for witnesses to be heard. I had the privilege of sitting on this committee and listened to some of the

The bill was very positive in that it would prevent back door funding and exclude loans for leadership races. An individual can only donate $1250 to a Federal Political Party and $1250 to the local riding association or nomination of a candidate. The “back door” allowed a deceased person’s estate to donate as much money as they wished. Technically one’s estate could give $1,000,000 or more to a political party through the “Back Door”. The Bill has undergone several amendments, including some from the opposition parties. It will now go to the Senate for review before it becomes law.

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adly, some First Nations Chiefs objected to the process for compliance standards. As I understand, the issue is that some of the Chiefs want total control of the funds without the requirements to meet Provincial education standards or mechanisms to ensure that the students are receiving the same opportunities and education as other Canadian students. Our government has now put this bill and associated funding on hold until the Assembly of First Nations can resolve the issue with the Chiefs who are objecting and opposed to the Bill.

testimony. The opposition parties wanted to have NO requirement for an individual to provide any identification at the time of voting in our Canadian general elections. This is different than what is required for civic and provincial elections where identification must be provided to prove one’s identity and eligibility to vote. Some other aspects of the Bill included organizations that use “ROBO” calling (Liberal Party terminology) will be required to keep a record of the calls.

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On virtually every plane of reference, this trend has held. Americans had a self generated Constitution within 11 years of their nation's founding. Canada? 115 years. Cannonballs were still flying when the U.S. unfurled the Stars and Stripes, within a year of the first 4th of July. Canada was in its 98th year before the now iconic Maple Leaf was adopted. Prior to that, a co-opted British Naval ensign was Canada's flag. The Suez Crisis of the late 1950's sparked thoughts of having a distinctive Canadian flag; a story in and of itself.

n the foreign policy front, the U.S. has historically been the global police, championing democracy. There's nothing like a military incursion to bring a speedy resolution. Peace through superior firepower. That's the American way. Canada produced the father of U.N. peacekeeping, promoting self determination, no matter how long it might take. There's nothing like introducing a buffer between two belligerent parties to extend a conflict for decades (Cyprus leaps to mind). Time heals all wounds, and things eventually work themselves out. That's the Canadian way.

ry this out; apply the thought of Americans being "Canadians in a hurry" to virtually any comparison between Canada and the U.S., and (hockey excepted), it will likely stand up. o then, let's look through this lens and examine the Quebec question. The recent Provincial Election thrust the issue of Quebec

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It's unlikely that the United States would have abided with secessionists governing one or more of its States. The last time that occurred in U.S. history, it resulted in the Civil War. (See above: military response and speedy resolutions.) Imagine one of the more populous States, one with a significantly large number of citizens whose mother tongue is not English, say, California, electing a Government determined to protect its inhabitants language and culture by establishing itself as a sovereign country. There would be U.S. troops patrolling L.A. before you could whistle Dixie.

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The two approaches could be likened to a parental response to an unreasonable request made by a son or daughter. The U.S. would spank the child for daring to ask for something foolish. Canada would wait until the child either tired of asking, or, more accurately in this case, matured and grew out of wanting it. It may have taken almost half a century of uncertainty, but it appears that most Quebecers, particularly younger Quebecers, have lost any appetite for sovereignty.

n typical Canadian fashion, Quebec Separatism wasn't killed; it was allowed to die of natural causes. No war was needed; not a shot was fired (though the FLQ Crisis brought us close). One can only wonder what "Canadians in a hurry" would have done about Les Péquistes. By: Brent Dunstan

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sovereignty firmly into the foreground, and the results have been interpreted as a knockout punch to the Quebec separatist movement. The idea of independence has existed within the minds of some Quebecers for generations (and perhaps always will to some degree), but found its political expression with the formation of the Parti Quebecois in the late 60's. By 1976, the PQ had been elected to Government. By 1980, the question of separation was before the Quebec electorate. Canada's response can essentially be summarized by, "wait and see what happens". And, almost 50 years later, Quebec separatism may not be dead, but it's certainly fading.

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anadians are often described as "polite Americans". But, it would be more accurate to describe Americans as "Canadians in a hurry". Both countries began their existence in the same manner; as British colonies achieving independence from England, but in distinctive ways. The U.S. by revolution; Canada by evolution. The U.S. by war of secession; Canada by negotiation. The U.S. by a Declaration of Independence; Canada by an Act of the British Parliament. Canada's Confederation came 91 years after U.S. Independence. At the geneses of the two countries, a characteristic trend was established - one of differing pace.

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t is not uncommon for some investors to think a well-diversified portfolio means spreading your assets out among different financial institutions or advisors. Indeed, media hype may suggest multiple advisors can enhance the security and success of your portfolio. The Risks to Your Money As the saying goes, quantity does not trump quality. Risk can increase if you are overweight or underweight in some investment classes. A well-balanced portfolio provides checks-and-balances for market ups-and-downs — strategies that can only be implemented with complete knowledge of the extent of your assets.

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If you want trophy pike, spring is the best; about 2 weeks after the ice is off. In some lakes this could mean early June, or even late June. Pike will still be in the back bays from spawning or moving to the mouth of the main lake. Lake trout in spring are still high in the water column. It warms up and they will start to move to deep water. If you want to land the trophy size lake trout, fall is always the best time. Big trout are moving onto the rocky shoals looking for a place to spawn. This time of year is when you will catch the fish of a life time. I have caught many fish over 20 lbs and even over 30 lbs. A few fish in the 40 lbs plus range.

your shore lunch. I would recommend if you know you are going, start dieting ahead of time. You will love all the fresh fried fish, potatoes and beans. I have easily put on 10 lbs with 5 days of eating shore lunch. As you may have guessed, I love shore lunch. It is eating fresh food around an open fire with a beautiful view. It can’t get much better than that. Even if you’re not a big fish fan, you will love this fresh cooked fare on an open fire.

et’s talk about the best times of the year to go north for fishing.

do have my favourite lakes for pike and lake trout. I am willing to share this information gained from years of experience with my readers. If you want trophy pike, Reindeer Lake has been a really good producer. I have caught many fish over 48 inches long, with lots of really good lake trout. But for big lake trout, Lake Athabasca and Great Bear Lake are the best choice. They are the biggest producers of trophy fish. With the American plan you only have to bring your clothes and toiletries. If you want to bring you own fishing equipment feel free. I like to take my own rods and reels, with good fishing line, and my favourite hooks. Remember when you go up North to bring a good hat, bug spray, and light and warm clothes. The weather can change very fast. One minute ice cold or raining, the next hot and sunburned. If you want more information on lodges, time of year, or what to take; please email me at Spotlight Magazine.

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have always been a fan of both Beyonce and Zoe Saldana for both their talent, beauty, and fashion style. I finally have something directly in common with these two superstars. All three of us are fans of Designer/Stylist Monique Leshman.

met Monique through mutual friend, and top fashion photographer Chiun-Kai Shih, and we hit it off. Recently, Monique was both the designer and stylist of a photo shoot I did for TRENDS publication. It will be available to read at www.nkengemusic.com June 15th. The photo shoot was led by Rolling Stone (USA), and NY Times photographer Drew Gurian at the Norwood Club which is ranked one of the top 10 exclusive social clubs in New York. Check out Drew's fantastic work at www.drewgurian.com.

onique was gracious enough to open up her exclusive warehouse to me for the interview. It was quite inspiring to see all of her original designs that includes clothes, accessories, and shoes, in clear view as we talked about her fascinating journey. N'KENGE: Monique, how did you start the Monique Leshman empire? I like to call it the empire because there's so much you've designed MONIQUE: It just looks like an empire, yes there's a lot of it. (laughs). I'm more in a niche market. I don't like to say I'm a collection designer. I'm more into items. I'll do handbags, and then I'll do accessories. Then I'll do items, clothing, like my signature tunic. That put me on the map, and I'm known for my caftans. I started on the street, I started on the corner of west broadway and spring in soho. Many many moons ago, I started making necklaces, Page 18

all my friends loved them. Then I started designing. I started on just a little table where I had my necklaces, and people loved it. I made more money that day than I did at my regular retail job at the time, in a week. I thought: I'm quitting my job. I'm going on my own. So, that's how it started, one table led to two, to three. I kind of was saving my money and went into designing my own accessories. I made a whole collection. I started doing shows. From the shows I went into handbags, from handbags I went into clothing, and that's where it is and now. I'm lifting myself back up, re-creating, and I've just launched my accessories website. I'm super excited to start up, so it's a brand new venture, and we'll see how that goes. Its www.MlaccessoriesNY.com. N'KENGE: How would you describe your style? MONIQUE: I don't like labels, I'm not a label girl, it's just not me. I like to bring my things to life, and wear them from day to night. I'm really a jeans and t-shirt girl. That's kind of how my whole tunic thing came about because I always wanted this bohemian, flaired like, style. Something that is sexy but it's not, I could wear this with jeans, I could wear this to the beach, I could wear it with leggings, and dress it up with heels. I'm bohemianchic with a twist. N'KENGE: Bohemian-chic. I like that title. Name a few of your biggest accomplishments that catapulted your career to the mainstream market. MONIQUE: I developed a collection of handbags that landed into Bergdorf goodman. Well, not everyone gets into Bergdorf goodman. I was ecstatic at that point, I thought wow, people are really digging my stuff and not only that, I was written up as the

“it-bag” of the season. The “must-have” white bag of the season. So that was a highlight point, even though I didn't make money. It was costing me so much money to produce domestically that I was producing those goods in my little office on 35th Street. The profit margin wasn't there. That's how I ended up overseas, which then led me to my signature tunic, and this was an accident. It was the most amazing accident ever because that really put me on the map. I, at that point, blew up and became this luxury, resort-known designer. The luxury-resort industry wasn't really there so there was always “resort.” I kind of brought this fabulous, sexy and feminine style, with these beautiful chiffons, silks, and cottons. Every girl feels beautiful in it. So my accomplishments at that point was definitely my signature tunic. That's mostly what I'm known for. And also my caftans. I think I'm the first person that's brought caftans to the market. There's several people who are doing them now. People have copied me, but that's the way the fashion industry rolls, you have your ups and downs. I have been up, I've been down, and I'm ready to come back up strong. N'KENGE: How did you get Bergdorf Goodman take notice to your collection? MONIQUE: I got into a showroom at the time. I created this collection and it was very small. But Fragments picked me up, which is an accessories showroom located in Soho. They started representing me. Bergdorf Goodman was at one of the shows and saw my stuff, that's how I got in. N'KENGE: Being at the right place at the right time. MONIQUE: It's all timing, or who you know always. Or I like both of them, so I’ll take both. Buyers would see me in the shows, and not only that, I started getting covers of magazines. My first big publication was Sports Illustrated. They don't really show tunics, they’re more bathing suit oriented and more sexy driven. But I was like Sports Illustrated, wow. N'KENGE: What a great

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first break. MONIQUE: It was my first major insert because I had a lot of press with my accessories and stuff. But not when it came to my clothing. It was like- oh my God, it's front and center. It wasn't only a monthly publication, it was like almost 9 months. So people were seeing me for 9 months. That led to Kristin Saladino the editor from Self Magazine calling. He was asking for my tunics, which landed twice on the cover with Beyonce and Zoe Saldana. N’KENGE: You've done a lot for yourself without anyone representing you. Working as a designer AND dealing with the business. MONIQUE: Yes indeed. I'm a realistic woman, I am who I am. I don't make myself to be anything I'm not. I work my a-s-s off. Nobody has given me a dime. Now I'm looking for an investor. I have a new collection that I've done for spring 2015, which is absolutely fabulous. I'm actually scared and I don't want representation at this point. I don't want to be copied. This collection is very creative, there's a lot of tie-dye techniques. A lot of hand crochet involved with some fabulous modern bodies that people wouldn't expect from me. So it took me two years to figure this out. I want to collaborate this with major department stores or other designers, perhaps to work together. N'KENGE: As a designer without representation, you yourself would be the one contacting all these contacts to collaborate on this new collection? MONIQUE: Yes. I would be basically pitching myself. At this point its my history, who I am, what I have, and who I've become. This is what I can offer you. N'KENGE: What is your five to ten year plan? MONIQUE: I would have to say, if all goes well, I will be one of the top online shopping accessory platforms on the web. I'm looking to go global. I was never scared to compete. I never feared because I know what I do is very creative. Different, on edge, and trendy. I'm selling to women that are 18-80. My moms 77 and wears my stuff all the time. It's fabulous. N'KENGE: Would you still want a presence in the stores as well? MONIQUE: I think at some point. I would like my own concept stores. N'KENGE: Monique Leshman boutique. I love it! MONIQUE: I want to have fabulous gorgeous resort stores with sand and who knows a little side bar to have a margarita.

o see the behind the scenes photo shoot for TRENDS publication that Monique styled and the full interview at Monique Leshman's exclusive NYC warehouse, please watch online at my divankenge channel on youtube.

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Organizations

he provincial EMS system in Alberta is continuing to be modified, expanded, and in some cases retracted. The rural fire departments of SE Alberta and first responders who respond to all types of emergencies, and who perform all types of rescues, are feeling the strain of a system that has taken control away from the local areas and centralized them in larger centres. Communications issues have reportedly increased and the local knowledge of rural EMS dispatchers has been lost. Selfless volunteer firefighters are expected to be experts in fire suppression and jack of all trades in all things rescue. Many are unable to maintain certification in medical training above first aid due to the time commitment and high cost of registering with the Alberta College of Paramedics. They are doing a great job but they need the support of outside agencies to save as many lives as possible.

Phoenix Heli-Flight in Fort McMurray, utilize full time firefighters who are crosstrained as paramedics to respond in their helicopter.

he HALO Medevac Rescue Helicopter is based in Medicine Hat and serves SE Alberta and SW Saskatchewan. The HALO program currently has one BELL 206 long ranger outfitted with a LifePort stretcher system and medical equipment integrated into the helicopter. This program has been in operation since 2007 and has been dispatched to over 160 calls. It is essential that the first responders in rural areas get highly skilled paramedics to emergency scenes as quickly as possible. HALO performs this task very well, getting much needed medical backup to medical emergencies and increasing the odds of survival for critically ill and injured people.

The HALO program is funded by donations and receives a small reimbursement from the province for trips that meet Alberta Health Services criteria. The vast majority of the cost of the program is to have the helicopter on standby and the pilots ready to respond. Alberta Health Services does provide the paramedics who fly on HALO, but the decision makers at AHS have decided not to provide significant provincial funding to HALO. Similar programs to HALO, such as

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The HALO program, and the much larger and well known STARS program, recognize that conflicting agendas distract from the primary focus, the patient. That is why the two services have begun to collaborate and form a partnership, which is growing and evolving. HALO is now dispatched through the STARS Emergency Link Centre in Calgary and the HALO organization hosted the New STARS AW 139 in Medicine Hat in January. HALO and STARS have performed patient transfers in the field to get patients to trauma rooms in Calgary faster and expand the radius of action of both services. ALO operates on a relatively small annual budget of just over $850000. This is still a huge task to the HALO organization to raise the funds through donations from individuals, service clubs and corporations. Cypress County and the Drowning Ford Grazing Association are a few of the major sponsors of HALO.

or more information on HALO or to donate please visit www. medicairsociety.com, www.facebook.com/HALOMedicineHat , or find us on Twitter @SAMedicAir, or call 403 528 9088. Volunteers are needed.

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Politics

Opening the Door to Better Representation and Transparency:

Why Bill 204 Should Have Passed

magine a world where information flows freely. A world where government automatically posts the conditions of and needed upgrades for your local hospital, or reports about the standards of patient care, or accounts for every tax dollar. In this dream of easy information access there are no complicated applications, no cumbersome hoops to jump through, and no denials from shadowy government offices. There are no needless and lengthy delays. Finally, there are no bills demanding thousands of dollars before you get the information you seek.

or other provincial government agencies. But when I try to access the information I need to serve my constituents, like regular Albertans, I am repeatedly blocked and bombarded by costly bills worth thousands of dollars. Under the FOIP process, applicants can apply for a fee waiver if it is in the public interest. However, this is often denied and the appeal process can take months or years.

ill 204 sought to remedy this problem. My private member’s bill would have allowed MLAs up to four cost-free FOIP requests per year. MLAs would be able to better serve their constituents by having access to the information they need.

“The focus of Bill 204 was simple: to provide Albertans better access to information about government.”

etting hassle-free information on what your tax dollars pay for sounds pretty great, right? Alberta is a long way off from achieving a free-flowing information society. Recently, however, MLAs had a chance to take a big step towards enhancing freedom of information in Alberta.

I was honoured to be able to present Bill 204 in the Alberta Legislature this spring, the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Amendment Act. The focus of Bill 204 was simple: to provide Albertans better access to information about government. Unfortunately, the PC government did not see a need to improve information access to Albertans and voted it down.

OIP has proven invaluable in uncovering misuse of tax dollars. Whether it was the South Africa travel expenses, the abuse of the government air fleet to attend partisan rallies, or the sole-sourcing of contracts that didn’t deliver value for taxpayers, FOIP has been the tool of choice for journalists and enterprising Albertans to find out what their government has been up to.

t is my hope that Alberta will continue to move towards greater freedom of information. Albertans can count on Wildrose continuing to push for greater accountability and transparency in government. If you would like to share your thoughts on Bill 204, please write to: Cypress.MedicineHat@assembly.ab.ca.

s an MLA, I frequently hear from constituents asking for more information about government ministries, Alberta Health Services,

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Human Interest

now the studies prove that too much radiation is not good for people… Hmm… BTW: They do not like to give radiation on the left side too close to the heart. But radiation is no big thing. Or so they say. How can it cause a heart attack?

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ONE! DONE! DONE!

After 10 years, many tests, and being told I am cancer free… guess who came to dine on my left breast… My friendly reminder that I am… What??? Too stressed, drink too much, eat too much sugar? Did I not learn the transformation lessons of breast cancer? The “no more babysitting chapter!” The “I am also entitled chapter?!” The why do I keep self-blackmailing chapter! The why do I keep making other people god chapter! Or what is heroism? Who do I wish to emulate? What???!!!!

es a new tumor…the doctors say I have had two cancer tumors… and one recurrence… Ok so who went through the surgeries, the emotional anguish, the insurance issues, the meds… ME… biopsy, lumpectomy, radiation, one year latter, biopsy, and chemo. They now say they cannot give me that chemo again…it was too potent… gee I wish they had said that then… oh and now I have had too much radiation. Why did they lie when I said, “why would I want to put in my body what killed people in Hiroshima.” Well

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But I digress. Let’s continue. Chemo, mastectomy, free tram flap, and reconstruction provide an excellent result. It is an awful surgery and recovery. Now here we go again… tests and more tests, biopsy, first surgery for nipple sparing and checking the nodes, two weeks latter another surgery for mastectomy and start of reconstruction. Third surgery... finish the reconstruction with implant. Tests more tests…gene tests…stump the stars!!!! Do any of you know what you are doing? Are any of these tests worth anything? For ten years your tests say I am cancer free, but this is not so. So why should I believe! What should I believe? The doctors finally admit I went through three episodes with cancer. Three episodes…with three more I am a new television series.

must be fair and say, “I have THE best doctors.” All top in their field! So I do trust and respect them. They are also very caring and concerned for their patients. The truth is cancer is a mystery to everyone. Homeopathic remedies, used widely in Canada, and Germany, can be just as effective as blasting the cancer with an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) used in Iraq and Afghanistan. Again the family and friends gather around. They are present for all the late night ranting…“I am not doing this again!” Driving me to doctor appointments, visits to the hospital. There is something to be said for not telling anyone. One does not need to repeat the same story over and over again. The horrible fight with my husband. He moves the steaming broccoli from one burner to the other. I start to scream…rant. He yells back. Out of the house, screaming and crying, I find refuge at the Wellness center. They console me. The women in the support group understand. This was not supposed to happen. Not after ten years. I am cashing it all in. Moving to France, eating great food, drinking great wine, loving great art, and enjoying life. During the first surgery the nurses cannot get the IV in my former chemo vein arm. It’s surprising because they work with the chief surgeon of the hospital cancer center. Eventually one of the nurses pushes the IV in. My arm now looks like I joined the Blue Man Group! Where is the anesthesiologist? He arrives looking like he slept at the beach. He asks, “Do you need anything for your anxiety?” Maybe an hour ago… now I am being wheeled to the operating room. “I will go and get you something.”

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For ten years your tests say I am cancer free but this is not so. So why should I believe! What should I believe?

I am being wheeled through the big open doors. Where is that anesthesiologist? There is lots of activity in the surgical suite. I see one doctor who looks familiar. “Hi” he says. “Hi” I respond, “Looks pretty busy around here.” “Yeah busy day,” he says. Ok this is more information than I want to know.

oom I am in the operating room, talking to the nurses. I say there is a reason I am in the arts! I do not want to see all this. The nurse says, ”But this is our new improved operating room. Isn’t it great?!” For someone else I think. Now I am asked to get on the operating table. I need to put myself on the operating table. Oh I do not like this.

here is that damm anesthesiologist!!!! He went to the pharmacy to get you your drugs. “Where CVS,” I ask? My doctor arrives. We chat and hold hands. Finally I am out. I guess the anesthesiologist was successful at CVS.

he follow-up appointments, all doctors, and anyone that would listen heard this story and saw my arm. I make it clear if this happens in the next surgery, I am off the gurney and heading home. All are horrified at this story. The next surgery goes smoothly. No more breast and start of reconstruction. I remind the plastic surgeon I want Santa Monica tits, no Beverly Hills tits.

odes come out clean. Breast tissue shows almost no tumor with some pre cancerous liaisons. No Chemo!!! No Gene activity! Maybe drugs?! All the tests show negative cancer present… Hmmm then who is this little guy who comfortably made my left breast his home… he is an uninvited guest. Did he never hear of asking to visit?!

Roxanne Messina Captor

Filmaker/Founder and Motivational Speaker | 2x Breast Cancer Survivor

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Pretty Woman “P Human Interest

Article and Photos by Stacy Jacob

retty Woman,” is blaring from outdoor speakers as my best friend, Debbie Green, is shoulder deep in my swimming pool. It’s a beautiful afternoon in May 2010. She’s wearing the bathing suit I pleaded with her to put on for “just one more quick photo.” A dollop of sunscreen plopped directly where her hair should have been. I rubbed protective little circles around her bald head, and cherishing the beauty of that one perfect moment with my friend.

hat morning she had gone to the mall. She had her makeup done while I assembled makeshift backdrops, props, and an upbeat music mix. Debbie was the “supermodel,” for the day. I pulled out the dusty camera I had purchased, but not yet conquered. Diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma a few months before, Debbie had recently lost her hair to chemotherapy. Seeing an incredible beauty in her, I knew we needed to capture it in photographs. That day we laughed, played, acted silly, dressed up, and boogied down. All around we had an amazing few hours creating memories together. Debbie found the experience liberating and joyful. She had an

entirely new perception of what it meant to be bald from cancer.

ebbie recovered. We started offering free photo shoots for others going through the same experience. Within a year, we applied for our 501(c)3 status and “Turning Heads,” was born. Boosting confidence and enhancing self-esteem at a sensitive time. Turning Heads now provides complimentary photo sessions to men and women who are bald from chemotherapy. Each client we still call “Supermodels,” receives a coffee table book filled with photographs and memories of their day.

“H

ow do you dream of being photographed?” We ask beforehand. Excitement builds as we plan props, color, music preferences, clothing styles, and special requests. Heather, one of our first supermodels, wanted a photo blowing glitter in the air. “Like the Pink song about not missing a moment,” she requested. Encouraged to bring along a spouse, friend, child or sibling, we make the experience one that is truly all about them. A stylist, makeup artist, and photographer make up the team of Turning Heads volunteers. Locally, it’s still Debbie and I on every shoot. With her styling, and me photographing the new additions to our Turning Heads family, Olga Morales, a makeup artist whose resume includes makeup for movie stars and presidents, has provided her talents for nearly every session. There is never any cost to our models. Turning Heads is funded completely through donations. In addition to the outpouring of individual and local support, we’ve had legal counsel donated as well as corporate sponsorship by American Color Imaging. A chic Palm Springs boutique, Wil Stiles, lends clothing for the local shoots. They even provide a gift of one item for our supermodel to keep. We are a family that continues to grow, and my heart grows with each individual photographed. Debbie and I want always to be a part of every session. But the requests for photo sessions around the U.S. and Canada keep pouring in exponentially. As we begin to expand our areas of service to a few key cities, Debbie and I are beyond grateful. What started in my living room will hopefully expand around the world.

uring the photo shoots, people feel transformed. They forget, even for a short time, the rigors of cancer treatment, with the physical and emotional side effects. “A Turning Heads photo session is always fun and filled with laughter,” shares Ellen Paris. She is a volunteer for Turning Heads, as well as a survivor of Stage IV head and neck cancer. Each session ends the same way. We ask our supermodel to think of a single word that describes their journey with cancer, and their experience that day. A final photograph is taken with them and their poignant one-word essays. Words like: Loved. Beautiful. Grateful. Alive. Unflinching. Blessed. For more information or to support Turning Heads: www.turning-heads.org.

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Togarashi Crusted Tuna with Citrus Ceviche and Wasabi Mayo Ceviche: Supreme of 1 lemon Supreme of 1 lime ¼ cup Julianne white onion ¼ cup Julianne red pepper ¼ cup Julianne Roma tomatoes 2 tbs chopped cilantro 1 tbs sugar 1 tbs rice vinegar Juice of 1 lemon Salt In a mixing bowl combine all ingredients and let it sit for 10 minutes. Reserve in the fridge until need it. Mayo: 1 cup mayonnaise 1 tbs wasabi paste Salt Combine all ingredients well and reserve until need it.

Tuna: 4 4oz center cut tuna loin 2 tbs togarashi spice Salt Canola Oil for frying Coat the tuna with the togarashi spice, and season with salt. In a frying pan heat some oil, sear the tuna on all sides to a nice golden brown make sure you do not burn the spice by reducing the heat when need it. Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes. Plating: Slice the tuna on to six or eight slices each. Put 1 tbs of wasabi mayo on the bottom of a plate. Arrange the sliced tuna on the wasabi mayo one slice at the time showing the nice rare in the middle, season with salt. Top the tuna with the citrus ceviche. Garnish the tuna with pickled ginger and sliced radishes. Enjoy!!!!

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Red Lines O f late, the mainstream media and the U.S. Administration have been attacking Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s demand that President Obama set a specific “red line,” which if crossed, would trigger an immediate U.S. military response against Iran’s nuclear facilities. The common theme is that such a demand is an intrusion into U.S. presidential politics and contrary to American interests.

Both the August 30th International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report and the National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) have agreed that Iran has amassed a stockpile of low and medium-enriched uranium that, with further enrichment, could fuel as many as six nuclear weapons. Simply stated, Iran has progressed 70% of the way towards a bomb by enriching all of its uranium to a level of 3.5%. However, once it has enriched the uranium to a level of 20%, it will be 90% of the way towards the completion of a nuclear weapon. The President’s reasoning seems to be that only when the ayatollahs have actually decided to assemble a nuclear weapon will the final “red line,” be crossed.

t is more than possible that Iran’s detonation of a nuclear bomb may well be the first indication that it has already crossed the nuclear threshold in which case it will be too late. This scenario is even more likely given Iran’s history of nuclear deception. The result would be a nuclear Iran and an irreparable loss of U.S. regional power, prestige and credibility. Not to mention the global expansion of Sharia law, enforced by fear and intimidation, from Iran’s terrorist surrogates. From a strategic perspective, if Iran develops the bomb, Egypt, the Saudis and the Gulf Emirates would not doubt seek their own nuclear arsenals easily purchased from China, North Korea or Pakistan and the Strait of Hormuz – the gateway for a third of the world’s oil supply – would no longer become a viable waterway.

iven that no less than six “red lines” have been allowed to pass during the Clinton, Bush and Obama administrations, the Iranians, no doubt, have concluded that there are no “red lines.” They have accelerated their work on uranium enrichment at the Natanz and Fordow facilities, their uranium conversion work in Isfahan, their heavy-water production at Arak, their weapons and munitions production at Parchin, and their light-water production at Bushehr. The Iranians know full well that once they have obtained an atomic bomb any and all “red lines,” will become irrelevant. What U.S. administration officials fail to realize is that Iran is not just an existential threat to Israel and a regional threat to the oil-rich Arab sheikdoms of the Middle East. They’re a global threat that is aimed at Western civilization led by the “Great Satan” (U.S.) Islamists cannot reconcile with a secular system of laws. Hatred of America is not because of what it does; it’s because of what it is. The goal is to reduce U.S. influence in the Middle East, leading eventually to the eviction of America from the region. Fanatical comments and efforts to develop an atomic bomb are part and parcel of Iran’s concerted effort to destroy the West.

Iran’s theology is directly related to our liberal Western values which he perceives as depraved and dangerous. Jihadists abhor U.S. civil liberties such as freedom of religion, association, expression, movement, economy and equality for women. In fact, all of the issues that Americans, Europeans, and Israelis fight over – such as the best way to achieve the greatest amount of equality for men, women and religious and ethnic minorities – are precisely the issues which the Iranians believe the Quran is telling them to eradicate and replace with Shariah law.

an any rational person believe for a

moment that a nuclear Iran propelled by a fanatical, messianic religious belief in its final divine victory over Western civilization can be “contained,” once it has developed an atomic bomb and secured a nuclear shield for itself, and its murderous Islamist proxies?

s a result, destroying the Iranian reactors is not only in Israel’s interest; it is necessary in the interests of Western civilization. Britain, France, Germany, the U.S., Russia and China have been negotiating with Iran for almost a decade to dissuade it from pursuing its nuclear program. They’ve exchanged political and economic incentives. All efforts have proven futile. It is becoming increasingly apparent that neither economic sanctions, nor military threats, nor assassinations of Iranian nuclear scientists, nor covert activities, nor cyberviruses like “Stuxnet” and “Flame;” will stop Iran’s nuclear quest. If European leaders had denied Hitler the Saar, the Rhineland, the Sudetenland and ultimately Czechoslovakia, World War II and the deaths of over fifty million people could have been averted. Hitler told his generals: “Our enemies are little worms. I saw them at Munich.” No doubt the Iranian mullahs are telling their generals the same thing. Unfortunately, Washington’s pathetic display of weakness towards a fanatical terrorist Islamist regime that uses negotiations to buy time for nuclear weapons development signifies the unmistakable sound of a superpower in retreat. Both our allies and our enemies recognize it. Nature abhors a vacuum. Iran is now moving quickly to fill that vacuum, and declare its ascendancy. The President dismissed Israel’s concerns about Iran as mere “noise,” that he prefers to “block out.” But he fails to realize that keeping the peace requires strength. Later, will be too late there will be no second chance.

Mark Silverberg is an expert in counter terrorism.

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Crestwood Dental: A Message From Us to You

eally this message is simple in nature but the complexity is that we are human. Need I say more?

am Matt Ridley, Clinic Manager at Crestwood Dental. You might have heard of us, or know of us by the big spinning green sign on Dunmore Road? We strive to be your first choice when you choose your local community dental clinic. A clinic where, “Walk-ins are still welcome.” We’ve been serving Medicine Hat patients for over 40 years. I’m here to tell you that although the science of dentistry has drastically changed over the past 40 years, our vision to serve has not varied over these years. I have been asked many times to explain what makes us who we are, what we stand for difined in marketing terms. You see it’s about who we are as human beings. How we relate to our patients that really define us.

hen I first started here I asked our assistants why we do what we do. I expected an answer based on dentistry, or even a general business model. What I heard was very different. A senior assistant told me that we come to work every day to care for our family. She went on to explain that every patient here is our family. Every person we work with is also our family. How we interact with each of them is what makes us who we are. We don’t always get it right. We are far from perfect. But it is our desire to serve one another that drives us each day.

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rom your first hello as you enter our clinic, to the last smile you see upon exit, our entire purpose is to provide family centered care. We are fathers and mothers, brothers and sisters, grandparents, cousins, aunts and uncles. We laugh, we cry. We understand what it’s like to feel fear, and none of us enjoy pain. We try and listen to each other. We work together to help each other care for you. We hold each other accountable when it comes to our health. We offer that encouragement to every family member that visits our clinic.

very person has a role to play in a community. Ours is to provide health care through dentistry. How well we do that is determined by our drive to become part of your story.

o remember, walk-ins are always welcome. We look forward to sharing in your story. Crestwood Dental, There’s a story behind every smile!

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The Law

Divorce And Post-Secondary Education W

ith all the high school students graduating in June, I felt this article would be timely. When a child is 18 years old, can they still be a “child,” for child support purposes. The Divorce Act and Federal Child Support Guidelines provide that child support is payable for a child of the marriage. They also provide that for children under 18, the “section 3,” or “table,” amount; the number provided for on the chart is presumed to be the appropriate payment. There are circumstances where a child can be over 18 and still be considered a “child of the marriage,” for the purposes of child support. Where a child has a disability, that renders them unable to take care of themselves and they continue to reside with a parent is one circumstance. By far the most common situation, though, is where a child goes into post-secondary education.

18. In other circumstances, the Court has some discretion. Firstly, there is an onus on the child to make efforts to provide for their own education to the extent they can by applying for all available funding, and taking employment when possible. One common formula that I see is for the child to make a budget of their school and living expenses. Just split it three ways between the child and each parent. Another one is for the child to make the same budget, subtract what the child is able to do with earnings, bursaries, scholarships and loans, and split the remainder pro rata between the parents based on their incomes.

here are also some circumstances where the Court won’t order support at all, or will discontinue obligations. Generally in my experience, the Court will usually allow about a four year degree or program. After that they tend to put the responsibility solely on the child. Parents are able to help if they want, but they are not

“There are circumstances where a child can be over 18 and still be considered a “child of the marriage,” for the purposes of child support.”

n that circumstance, what is payable and for how long? With a child over 18, the section 3 table amount is no longer presumed to be absolutely the appropriate amount. The closer the situation is to a classic parent-child situation, in effect the child living at home, being fed, and sheltered by a parent, the more likely the amount will just be the section 3 table amount. As with a child under the age of

compelled. Taking “a year off,” can also discontinue support, but not always. As can switching programs. There is also a line of case law that with an adult child, if the child has rejected the parentchild relationship with one parent, through no fault of that parent, the Court may not order that parent to pay support. Another situation is where the child has access to employment or has a program that pays a good wage for work experience. They can earn enough to finance their own education.

hen separating parties have children, I do urge them to think into the future as far as possible. Since what and how long support is paid for adult children in school can be an area with a lot of litigation and Court applications. I advise my clients to put a formula down in writing, with my assistance, to address the issue when it comes up. Either in a settlement agreement, or by asking the Court to specify it in any order that is granted.

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