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Wednesday, February 28, 2007

A Portrait of Seniors in Canada

http://www.statcan.ca/english/freepub/89-519-XIE/89-519-XIE2006001.htm

Recently released from Statistics Canada, this document provides a comprehensive statistical picture of demographics, health and wellness, lifestyle, living arrangements, and social and economic date on Canada's seniors. Also included are chapters on Aboriginal and immigrant seniors. Data for this report is drawn from the Canadian Census as well as other surveys such as the National Population Health Survey, General Social Survey, Canadian Community Health Survey, and Survey of Labour and Income dynamics.
A PDF version of the document is also available.

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