Canada's Aging Population

A Report

• Author(s): Canada. Health Canada, Canada. Interdepartmental Committee on Aging and Seniors Issues,
• Publisher: Health Canada
• Pages: 43
• ISBN_10: 0662318218
  ISBN_13: 9780662318217
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Political Science / Public Policy / Social Policy , Social Science / Gerontology ,

Description:... This document is intended to provide an overview of population ageing in Canada and of the major issues that must be addressed as both the number & the proportion of seniors increase in Canadian society. The first section presents statistical information on seniors in Canada, outlining the characteristics & diversity of Canada's older population with regard to such factors as health, financial security, societal participation, and quality of life. The second section describes a number of the key steps being taken by the Canadian federal government in collaboration with partners to address important ageing issues.