August 25, 2022
A report from Statistics Canada projects Canada's population could reach 47 million in 2043 and 56 million by 2068 under a medium-growth scenario. Other population projection scenarios say Canada's population could grow to anywhere between 44 million and 74 million in 2068. Currently, almost 19% of Canadians are aged 65 and older, but under a medium-growth scenario, StatCan projects the proportion of seniors to increase to 23% in 2043 and 26% in 2068. Experts say these numbers underscore the need to make sure the federal and provincial governments have a plan to meet the healthcare needs of the aging population.
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