The House of Commons Standing Committee on the Status of Women held hearings between February and May 2019. The Committee listened to a variety of stakeholders and individuals who spoke about the factors and specific challenges that contribute to older women’s poverty and vulnerability in Canada and affect their quality of life. Here is the brief which was presented to the Committee by CNPEA's Board Chair, Kathy Majowski. To read the full report of the Standing Committee on the Status of Women, click here.