Ms. Findlay, I think it's important to have a clear definition of elder abuse. I think that helps the process. I'm not sure where it would fit into the Criminal Code, because there is no charging section for elder abuse. It may be important for sentencing purposes.
The problem, as you have identified, is the investigation and the prosecution of crimes to begin with and obtaining a conviction before we get to the sentencing aspect. Mr. Garrison asked if the police are missing a tool. I think they are missing a tool; they need a specific tool to investigate these crimes.
The situation you described regarding police investigations is chronic. We expect to hear that this is a civil matter, because the police feel they are incapable of investigating on a criminal basis.