Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I want to thank the witnesses wholeheartedly. I think we have the same mission, to improve the lot of those who built our country.
My first question is for Mr. Lynch from the Coalition pour la dignité des aînés.
In the presentations and in the rounds of questioning, there was a lot of talk about financial health, but almost no mention of issues related to mental health, physical health and isolation.
Mr. Lynch, you have a great deal of experience in the area of retiree and pre-retiree rights. I'd like to hear your thoughts on how to combat elder abuse.
The majority of Canadians and Quebeckers believe that elder abuse is hidden and invisible. In reality, elder abuse is present in CHSLDs, as we have seen, and just about everywhere in daily life. It is often family members or caregivers who abuse seniors physically, mentally or financially.
How can we foster safe relationships? How can we prevent violence, including abuse, against older adults? Do you think government investments are a good step in addressing elder abuse? What other ways can the government improve the lot of seniors?