World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2026
In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, 2026, Dementia Justice Canada has arranged a free guided group tour of the Supreme Court of Canada in Ottawa, Ontario. The Court offers these tours at no cost, and we are pleased to coordinate attendance for community members to mark this important day. This event is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Court.
Date and Time:
June 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET
Location:
Supreme Court of Canada
301 Wellington Street, Ottawa
Registration:
To request a spot, please complete our online form. As space is limited, we encourage you to submit your request early. We will follow up by email to confirm whether a spot is available.
Date and Time:
June 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET
Location:
Supreme Court of Canada
301 Wellington Street, Ottawa
Registration:
To request a spot, please complete our online form. As space is limited, we encourage you to submit your request early. We will follow up by email to confirm whether a spot is available.
Everyone is welcome, especially older adults, people living with dementia, those who support them, and anyone interested in access to justice for people with dementia. Tours take about 30 to 45 minutes.
Please note that for reasons related to the work of the Court, guided tours may be changed or cancelled on short notice.
Please note that for reasons related to the work of the Court, guided tours may be changed or cancelled on short notice.
This event will coincide with the launch of our discussion paper on criminal sentencing, focusing on how courts consider a victim’s age and personal circumstances as a statutory aggravating factor that may result in a more severe penalty. The paper invites reflection on how this Criminal Code provision is currently applied in cases involving older victims with dementia, and explores whether the law is functioning as intended or whether it may benefit from further study or reform. It is intended to support ongoing dialogue about accountability, proportionality in sentencing, and access to justice across Canada.
