ISU Seminar Stats Flashcards
1
Q
Negative Effects of Divorce
A
In Canada, 49% divorce rate.
2
Q
Challenges and Changes on Low Income Individuals
A
In 2009, half of Canadians below the poverty line were living on less than $25,400.
3
Q
Social Inequalities
A
Racialized Canadians earn an avg of 30K per year compared to 37K for other Canadians, or 81 cents to the dollar.
4
Q
Baby Boomers
A
- avg retirement age is now 62, 5 years older than 2 decades ago
- ppl over 65 accounted for more than 14% of the pop
- 78% of 45+ are worried they will not be able to access necessary health services
