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The Future of Canada |
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Future Atlas blog: Canada |
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Canada: Demography |
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Canada
faces issues typical for developed nations, including slow growth and an
aging population. Though
the numbers are not as bad as those facing Japan and much of Europe, the changing
demography will still put strains on the economy, as supporting social
benefits—especially healthcare—will likely be more difficult, and the ratio
of working adults to dependents will be worse, falling from 62% of the
population to 57%. The total number of Canadians 65 and over is expected to
rise to 8.5 million. |
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Sources for chart data: U.S. Census Bureau, International
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