Aging on the Hill: Why Stronger Protection Against Coercive Control Matters for Older Adults
On February 4, 2026, advocates from across Canada will gather on Parliament Hill for a national lobby day led by the Elder Justice Coalition. The
Category: Prevention & Awareness
Beware of “Recovery Pitch” Scams
Image credit: Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) recently flagged an incident where fraudsters impersonated the Canadian Network
Maple Disruption 2025: Working Together to Stop Fraud
The RCMP’s National Cybercrime Coordination Centre (NC3) and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) officially concluded Maple Disruption 2025, a focused, time-limited initiative to disrupt fraud
The Wildflower Way: Supporting Older Women Experiencing Gender-Based Violence
The Wildflower Way is a new resource from the Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (CNPEA), with support from Women and Gender Equality
RCMP Launch New National Reporting System to Help Protect Canadians from Fraud and Cybercrime
Online scams and fraud continue to affect thousands of Canadians every year, especially older adults, who are often targeted because of their trusting nature and
BC CRN Joins National Effort to Strengthen Protections for Seniors Experiencing Coercive Control
BC CRN has joined a national coalition advocating for stronger legal protections for seniors facing coercive control, abuse that manipulates, isolates, or restricts older adults’
Bring BC CRN’s Free Presentations to Your Community
BC CRN offers free presentations for groups across British Columbia on important topics affecting older adults. From It’s Not Right: Friends & Family for Older
Council to Reduce Elder Abuse Drives Prevention in British Columbia
Reducing elder abuse requires more than just awareness. It calls for a coordinated, well-resourced effort rooted in community knowledge, cultural sensitivity, and sustained support. For
Seniors’ Advocates Join Forces to Raise Awareness of Elder Abuse
In the lead-up to World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), BC CRN partnered with the Office of the Seniors Advocate, Seniors First BC, Family Caregivers
Addressing Ageism in B.C.: Findings From the Seniors Advocate’s Survey
Ageism in B.C. is a pervasive, complex issue that affects countless seniors across this province. With that in mind, a recent report from the Office
