‘Totally Dysfunctional’: Older Canadians Anxious About Health-Care Access As Senior Population Rises
Dec 13, 2023, 10:50 AM
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CTV News
In the second installment of CTV News' "Aging in Canada" series, EA's Dr. Doug Norris shares how Canada's aging population is expected to lead to labour shortages and growing health demands
New statistics from Environics Analytics show the country’s senior population is projected to surpass 11 million by 2043. The data, based on a special analysis for CTV News, paints the senior population as the fastest-growing age group in the country. This increase in the number of Canadians aged 65 and older will have far-reaching implications, particularly on the country’s health-care sector.
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