An aging population means more spending on health care and income support for older people.
seniors
January 12, 2023
10:41AM
June 8, 2022
8:13AM
Life expectancies have increased considerably since these programs were designed.
May 26, 2022
1:00AM
February 24, 2022
9:17AM
The wait list for nursing homes in the province has almost doubled over the last 10 years.
May 6, 2021
8:17AM
The government expects to borrow $331.9 billion over the next five years, bringing the national debt to at least $1.5 trillion.
December 21, 2020
12:29PM
The four Atlantic provinces have the largest share of residents over the age of 65 in Canada.
August 29, 2018
11:22AM
Ontario’s population may grow by 30 per cent, from 14.2 to 18.5 million.
November 23, 2017
11:34AM
Almost three-quarters of Canada’s total tax burden is paid by the working-age population.
November 15, 2017
9:05AM
Average per person spending on health care for Canadians over 70 is $13,797.