UN Day for Older Persons: Canada’s Unions Call for Strong Supports for Seniors

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OTTAWA, Oct. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canada’s unions are marking the UN Day for Older Persons by highlighting the need for strong pension plans and social supports to help seniors retire in dignity at the end of their career.

Canada’s elderly population is growing: Statistics Canada reports that nearly one in every five Canadians is 65 years of age or older. Nearly one in five current retirees have less than $25,000 in savings and investments.“Our population is […]

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