Justice committee  Perhaps I'll go first. I think amendments need to be addressed recognizing that older adults need to have quality of life and recognizing the value of their human rights. You're looking, in the act, at the consequences. You're not dealing with the causes of the problems, in my v

Justice committee  Can I raise another point?

Justice committee  To address your last statement, it's not just registered nurses and nursing staff. There's a diversity of staff who work in facilities. We have to acknowledge that housekeepers, dieticians and visitors all have to be addressed to prevent abuse.

Justice committee  Thank you for inviting the network to speak to you today on this important issue. We commend the committee for its dedication and decision to amend the Criminal Code to acknowledge the abuse and neglect experiences of older adults. The chronic neglect and abuse of older adults