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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
Take a look at the definition of last will and testament. That's not the criteria wills are based on. If the courts can split the assets as they see fit what's the point of a will? If I feel one of my kids doesn't deserve as much of my money or assets as the other that's my choice to make.
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Yes and you still get that choice. If daughter A is not part of your life for whatever reason, you document those reasons in your will and it becomes a fair document...as long as the reason is not because she's female.
One of the reasons we enjoy functioning and robust economies in western democracies is because we encourage women to participate equally in them. This becomes more evident when you have examples of countries that do not. The whole reason India made this change is that on a macro level, excluding women from inheritance does not work and isn't sustainable.
One's final wish to discriminate based on gender is bad for everyone else.
On another level, these people made their fortune in Canada in no small part based on our culture and laws regarding discrimination. While it may not be specific in legislation, the decision made certainly reflects the spirit of our codes.