12PM Elder Abuse

Posted Mar 3, 2011 12:32:48 PM.

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12:05 Susan Eng, V.P., Advocacy, Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) CARP wants the offence of elder abuse added to the Criminal Code. This after a Toronto couple was charged with keeping an elderly relative locked in an un-heated garage. www.carp.ca Question… should elder abuse be a criminal offence? 12:30PM Guest: Matt Torigian, Chief of Police of the Waterloo Region Police Service. Question…Do we need to be able to wander about with alcoholic beverages during public events.

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