Hon. Alice Wong, P.C.

Alice Wong, Opposition Shadow Minister for Seniors and Member of Parliament for Richmond Centre, has the following statement on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day:

“Elder abuse is an important human rights issue we all should bring awareness to, and ensure that older generations have a right to live a life of dignity. This means a life free from all forms of abuse, including physical, psychological and financial abuse, as well as material exploitation, which can lead to significant emotional and mental suffering.

This issue is particularly close to my heart, and in my role as former Minister of State for Seniors, I am incredibly proud of the parliamentary work my colleagues and I created to help deter elder abuse, including passage of the Protecting Canada’s Seniors Act, the financial abuse provisions of the Digital Privacy Act, and the passage of Motion M-203, calling to coordinate a national response to combating senior fraud activities.

My work on addressing elder abuse continues to this day. Canadians must all work together to create an environment that prevents the exploitation of our seniors.”

A fact sheet on the abuse of seniors is enclosed.

About World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

The World Health Organization and the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse launched World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in 2006 to draw attention to the abuse and neglect of older adults and to implement strategies to protect our most vulnerable seniors. The United Nations has also observed the date since 2012.

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For more information, contact:
Office of Hon.Alice Wong, Member of Parliament (Richmond Centre)
613-995-2021
alice.wong.a1@parl.gc.ca

Attachment: Facts on Elder Abuse

Filed under: Seniors