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Designing a national seniors strategy for Canada /

6 Oct 2015

The diminishing ratio of Canadians who are active in the workforce, the growing number of older adults who choose to work longer, and the added burden on those who must care for aging relatives while they work will have an impact on businesses and the organization of work. [...] The report draws on a comprehensive review of the latest research on issues that affect older Canadians,4 a series of interviews with academics and other experts, and a stakeholder round table held in Ottawa in March 2015.5 While the Task Force’s deliberations have been tremendously enriched by the expertise and insights of those who took part in the consultation process, the conclusions drawn fro [...] As was the case in the creation of the health care system a half-century ago, the federal government can mobilize the necessary resources and coordinate the efforts across departments, regions and tiers of government, as well as with the private and voluntary sectors, that will be essential if we are to succeed. [...] In our view, “federal leadership” should be thought of as: 1) The power to convene and forge a consensus on our understanding of the issues and our commitment to minimum standards; 2) The unique ability to compel the sharing of information and the transfer of knowledge; 3) The authority to support “have-not” provinces in meeting those minimum stan- dards through equalization; and 4) The ability to [...] As a consequence of these and other factors, various studies suggest that between one-third and one-half of middle- and high-income workers over the age of 40 today are at risk of seeing a material drop in their standard of living upon retirement (McKinsey and Company 2015; Wolfson 2013).11 The consequences of under-saving for retirement are significant for both the indi- vidual and society.
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Pages
38
Published in
Ottawa, Ontario

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