Ms. Connie Newman at the Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities Committee

On June 17th, 2021. See this statement in context.

June 17th, 2021 / 4 p.m.

Executive Director, Age-Friendly Manitoba Initiative, Manitoba Association of Senior Centres

Thank you. I'm sorry.

With regard to COVID, seniors and elder abuse, 8.2% of older adults are experiencing abuse. Justice at all levels of government must pay attention to existing laws, education and the meaning of those laws. We need to watch for ageism. We, as a civil society, along with governments setting policy, must work together to ensure that no one is left behind, no matter what age. The failures of COVID must be lessons learned moving forward.

Thank you.

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