CNPEA, in partnership with Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario, CanAge and the British Columbia Association of Community Response Networks (BCCRN) hosted a National Virtual WEAAD Event in support of their campaign Rights Don’t Get Old. This national conversation brought together experts, political figures, advocates from across Canada and concerned people like you, to engage in an inspiring discussion about how we, as a country, can end elder abuse and protect the rights of older people. You can catch the recorded session below.
Remember, the fight against elder abuse is a year-round effort. Together, let’s continue to empower our seniors, protect their rights, and create a world free from elder abuse.
Moderators: Laura Tamblyn Watts (CanAge) and Margaret Gillis (ILC Canada)
Speakers:
- Dr. Amanda Grenier, Norman and Honey Schipper Chair in Gerontology and Social Work at the University of Toronto.
- Ovide Mercredi, ILC Canada ambassador and former National Chief of The Assembly of First Nations.
- His Excellency Bob Rae, ambassador and permanent representative of Canada to the United Nations (UN) in New York.
- Dr. Tazim Virani, senior vice president for Impacts and Global Initiatives at SE Health
- Dr. Tom Warner, chair of the Senior Pride Network in Toronto
- Toronto Star journalist and author of Happily Ever Older, Moira Welsh.
Event summary available on our blog.
