Aging Population
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Canada needs more immigrants to counter aging population, report saysThe federal government is eyeing higher annual immigration targets, which would see the country welcome 500,000 immigrants per year by 2025.CanadaJul 17, 2023
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Calgary seniors produce play on mandatory medical assistance in dying to cope with rising health care costsCalgary seniors produce play on mandatory medical assistance in dying at 85 to cope with rising health care costsEntertainmentJun 3, 2023
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N.B. premier hopes a health care deal with feds reflects shared prioritiesPremiers from across the country are scheduled to meet with the federal government next week to begin talks on boosting health transfers to the provinces.HealthJan 30, 2023
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New study finds lack of supports for unpaid caregivers in Nova ScotiaThe amount of time Canadians are providing care unpaid is significant. On average, nearly 8 million Canadians are providing about 5.7 billion unpaid hours of care.HealthNov 9, 2022
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Manitoba unprepared for influx of dementia patients, report saysA new report says Manitoba is woefully unprepared to care for the expected influx of dementia patients as the population continues to age.HealthOct 19, 2022
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Canada needs new homes built, but construction industry headed for retirement wallThousands of workers in Canada's construction industry are primed to age out of the job in the next two years without a clear source for new talent to replace retirees.EconomyMay 6, 2022
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Keremeos records oldest population in the South Okanagan Similkameen: Statistics CanadaHaving an older population does impact certain services, namely healthcare and housing.CanadaMay 4, 2022
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B.C.’s aging population a ‘wake-up call’ for health-care system, advocates sayIn B.C., the number of seniors surpassed one million for the first time, with people aged 65 and up making up 20.3 per cent of B.C.'s population.CanadaApr 27, 2022
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‘Double-edged sword’: Okanagan workforce braces for record number of people retiringNow the number of people nearing retirement is at an all-time high and one of the leading factors behind B.C.’s labour shortage.EconomyApr 27, 2022
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Okanagan a little greyer than the rest of the country: Statistics CanadaOf all the cities, the oldest is Penticton, with an average age of 48.9 years. Vernon, where the average age is 47.2 years, is the second-oldest.HealthApr 27, 2022
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