The government expects to borrow $331.9 billion over the next five years, bringing the national debt to at least $1.5 trillion.
canadian seniors
May 5, 2021
8:34AM
Canadians aged 65 and older will account for a projected 23.4 per cent of the population in 2040.
December 21, 2020
12:29PM
The four Atlantic provinces have the largest share of residents over the age of 65 in Canada.
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.
November 15, 2017
1:00AM
October 31, 2017
10:22AM
Health-care costs are expected to increase by 57 per cent by 2045.
March 30, 2016
9:55AM
Reforming OAS so that high-income seniors receive fewer benefits could produce cost-savings to pay for increased benefits to vulnerable seniors.