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The many faces of financial elder abuse

…someone is being targeted? What are signs you’ve been targeted for financial abuse? 10 steps to protect yourself against financial abuse Who to contact if you suspect financial abuse What…

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7 signs of financial elder abuse

…Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (CNPEA) and Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario (EAPO) for more resources and tips. You may also wish to contact local law enforcement agencies…

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Resources for Investors

…support to seniors who are being abused or are at risk of elder abuse. Services available in 200 languages. Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario Provincial organization focused on elder abuse prevention…

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Investor News

…Financial Path; Anesis Investments – Recovered Funds; Education Cost Calculator June 15, 2021: Investor News: Preventing Financial Elder Abuse; CanAge’s Laura Tamblyn Watts; Signs of Abuse; Identity Theft; Fee Calculator;…

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Fraud Prevention Month

…Mohawk Police Service Barrie Police Service Belleville Police Service Brockville Police Service Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization Durham Regional Police Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario (Collaborator) Financial Consumer Agency…

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FPM 2025

…Mohawk Police Service Barrie Police Service Belleville Police Service Brockville Police Service Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization Durham Regional Police Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario (Collaborator) Financial Consumer Agency…

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Retirement Readiness: Canadians 50+

…including province-wide teletownhalls, and established and strengthened various stakeholder partnerships including with the National Initiative for the Care of the Elderly (NICE), Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse…

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Financial steps for getting ready for retirement

…your estate is distributed as you intend it. Are you concerned about the financial well-being of a senior close to you? Learn the signs of elder financial abuse. How can you prepare for…

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OSC Seniors Strategy Updates

…which we work with older investors. We have partnered with Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario to deliver training and education to our staff members who interact with older individuals, such as…

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