Dementia Justice

Advancing the rights and dignity of people with dementia since 2017.

[Dementia Justice @DementiaJustice]

Today, Dementia Justice Canada issued the following statement in response to the B.C. Supreme Court decision concerning involuntary psychiatric treatment:

https://t.co/6KQ6GLipFR

[NeglectedNoMore @NeglectedNo]

Why Do Some Memories Survive Dementia? Reporter Ellen Barry tells the story of her father's disease and the new science that helped her understand what he went through. https://t.co/rmwNO2TLpj via @nytimes
@EllenBarryNYT

[Dementia Justice @DementiaJustice]

.@ElizabethMay Advocates for Inclusion of Protection from Elder Abuse in Bill C-16

https://t.co/yBBFzGcF6W

[National Institute on Ageing 🇨🇦 @NIAgeing]

Canada has taken an important step forward with the passage of Bill C-16, which recognizes coercive and controlling behaviour as a criminal offence in intimate partner relationships. But what about older adults experiencing the same pattern of abuse at the hands of adult children, grandchildren or other trusted relatives?

In a new Law360 Canada Expert Analysis, Heather Campbell Pope, lawyer and Founding Chair of Dementia Justice Canada, and Rizwan Khan, Legal Researcher & Analyst at the NIA, examine the progress made by Bill C-16 while highlighting the gaps in legal protections for older adults victims of coercive control.

Read the full analysis: https://t.co/7RwEoQVrQw

#ElderAbuse #OlderAdults #Ageing #Justice #HumanRights #Canada

[Dementia Justice @DementiaJustice]

Bill C-16 and the long road to protecting elder abuse victims
By Heather Campbell Pope and Rizwan Khan

https://t.co/LbzuYo6KUX

[SFU Gerontology @SFUGero]

Gloria Gutman and Kira Gawenus discuss how coercive control extends beyond intimate partner violence. Recognizing this overlooked form of elder abuse is crucial for effective prevention, detection, and intervention efforts.

Read more: https://t.co/pd4EN7b4GC

[CNPEA @cnpea]

Bill C-16 Receives Royal Assent: Progress on Coercive Control, But Gaps Remain for Elder Abuse Victims - Read the #ElderJusticeCoalition's statement:

https://t.co/6kh3NsjGNo

[Dementia Justice @DementiaJustice]

Today, the Elder Justice Coalition issued the following press release on the passage of Bill C-16 and the coercive control offence:

https://t.co/mgXUgD8Bou

[Entente Education Canada @OurEntente]

As a member of the #ElderJusticeCoalition, we're calling for stronger protections against coercive control and elder abuse. Older Canadians should not have to wait five years for better safeguards from abuse by relatives and caregivers.

https://t.co/rIik69egGa

[Dementia Justice @DementiaJustice]

Study, review, repeat: Canada’s response to elder abuse

https://t.co/bP5rofUGIS

[CNPEA @cnpea]

Looking to do something different for #WEAAD2026?
Dementia Justice Canada has arranged a free guided group tour of the Supreme Court of Canada in Ottawa.
When: June 15, 2026, 11:00 a.m. ET
Only a limited number of spaces remain. Request a spot today:
https://t.co/qm8HwsRN3p

[Dementia Justice @DementiaJustice]

Canada is moving too slowly on coercive control in elder abuse cases
By Heather Campbell Pope and Rizwan Khan

https://t.co/3fCF85XCVB

[Dementia Justice @DementiaJustice]

Do tougher sentences improve outcomes for elder abuse victims?

https://t.co/MoqGttMgwZ

[Dementia Justice @DementiaJustice]

Public Interest Litigation & Interventions Initiative
Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. PT
Location: Online (Zoom Meeting)

Everyone is welcome, though space is limited so registration is required:

https://t.co/PPfsIJBky8

[Dementia Justice @DementiaJustice]

Elder Justice Coalition lauds Protecting Victims Act reform focusing on coercive control. The change requires parliament to consider criminalizing controlling conduct outside intimate partner relationships | @CanLawMag

https://t.co/Vv2cpMfLWf

[Dementia Justice @DementiaJustice]

Press Release: Elder Justice Coalition Welcomes Progress on Coercive Control Reform

https://t.co/JnJSfj43Yt

[Dementia Justice @DementiaJustice]

Public Interest Litigation & Interventions Initiative
Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. PT
Location: Online (Zoom Meeting)

Everyone is welcome, though space is limited so registration is required:

https://t.co/PPfsIJBky8

[CNPEA @cnpea]

Last call to register for our virtual symposium Restoring Dignity: Addressing Coercive Control of Older Adults in Canada. May 12 from 1PM to 4PM Eastern
Access the full programme and register : https://t.co/RVnCSkXPSq

[In Committee @HoCCommittees]

#CIMM 4:30 pm ET: Bill C-16, Protecting Victims Act https://t.co/SD2dEbxs2G #CdnPoli

[Dementia Justice @DementiaJustice]

Update (April 28): The Justice Committee’s clause-by-clause consideration of Bill C-16 has been rescheduled for April 29.

https://t.co/zNEIxItydW

[Dementia Justice @DementiaJustice]

Interpreting Bill C-16 to recognize coercive control of women across the lifespan

https://t.co/ZoQYm2MMWa