to exercise every one of these functions. The specific functions that a particular
guardian is empowered to exercise should be outlined in the Court order
appointing the guardian.
Under an order for full guardianship, the guardian may,
a) exercise custodial power over the person under guardianship,
determine his or her living arrangements and provide for his or her shelter
and safety;
b) be the person’s litigation guardian, except in respect of litigation that
relates to the person’s property or to the guardian’s status or powers;c) settle claims and commence and settle proceedings on the person’s
behalf, except claims that relate to the person’s property or to the
guardian’s status or powers;d) have access to personal information, including health information and
records, to which the person would be entitled to have access if capable,
and consent to the release of that information to another person, except
for the purposes of litigation that relates to the person’s property or to the
guardian’s status and powers;e) on behalf of the person, make any decision to which the Health Care
Consent Act, 1996 applies;e.1) make decisions about the person’s health care, nutrition and hygiene.f) make decisions about the persons employment, education, training,
clothing and recreation and about social services provided to the person;
and