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Canada's Aging Population was prepared for the Second World Assembly
on Ageing, a conference organized by the UN, held from April 8 to 12,
2002. This document is intended to provide an overview of population aging
in Canada and of the major issues that must be addressed as both the number
and the proportion of seniors increase in Canadian society. It sets the
stage for Canada's participation in the event.
At the start of this new century, Canada faces significant aging of its
population as the proportion of seniors increases more rapidly than all
other age groups. In 2001, one Canadian in eight was aged 65 years or
over. By 2026, one Canadian in five will have reached age 65. Population
aging is a complex issue that concerns not only the well-being of today's
older Canadians but also broader areas and sectors affecting the total
population, such as health, labour markets and public finances.
The first section of the document presents statistical information on
seniors in Canada, outlining the characteristics and diversity of Canada's
older population, while the second section describes a number of the key
steps being taken by the Canadian federal government in collaboration
with partners to address important aging issues.
"Canada's Aging Population" is now available
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For more information, call or
write to:
Division of Aging and Seniors,
Public Health Agency of Canada
Address locator: 1908A1
Ottawa, ON
K1A 1B4
Tel: 613-952-7606
Fax: 613-957-9938
E-mail: seniors@phac-aspc.gc.ca
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