Again, the “Family violence in Canada: A statistical profile, 2019” report does provide some of that information from Statistics Canada, as noted. It talks in particular about violence against seniors at the hands of someone known to the victim, but it also gives a little information about stranger violence against seniors by way of comparison. I commend that report. I'm happy to provide it to the committee in English and French. It does provide some of that background.
Yes, as noted, it can often be the case, and is often the case, that women are more vulnerable, but it's not only women who suffer elder abuse, senior abuse. It takes a variety of forms.
One of the challenges is getting better data and having it reported, and it's like domestic or intimate-partner violence. When it occurs in a private setting, it's often difficult for victims to know that they can report. Who do they report to, who can they get help from? That's why the Department of Justice is supporting additional or enhanced materials, public legal education materials, for victims or potential victims of elder abuse to help them understand where they can go for help.