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In partnership with the WHO and several international researchers, the Research Chair has begun to compose an ‘overview’ article.

As Chairholder, Marie Beaulieu joins an intersectoral working group coordinated by the Secrétariat aux Aînés of the Government of Québec.

Since March, the Chairholder and members of the research team have been involved in a diversity of work concerning the mistreatment of older persons and COVID-19. Here is a summary of their activities within various categories.

As part of the extraordinary activities undertaken by the International Network for Prevention of Elder Abuse (INPEA) in this time of a global pandemic, the Research Chair participated in diverse, international initiatives.

On April 16, 2020, the Honourable Gary D.D. Morrison, J.S.C. (Judge of the Superior Court of Quebec) handed down his judgment in favour of the estate of the late Veronica Piela.

By organizing meetings once-a-week for five weeks, the extraordinary work of the INPEA has facilitated international exchanges on the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic for the older adult population worldwide.