Last year marked the first time since Confederation that, according to the census, there are now more seniors in the country than children who are 14 years of age and younger.
From 2011 to 2016, Canada registered the largest increase in the proportion of seniors since Confederation as a result of the first baby boomers reaching the age of 65.
According to population projections, the difference between the number of seniors and children is expected to increase.
By 2061, there could be 12-million seniors and fewer than 8-million children.
