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Number of Atlantic Canadians over age 75 will double in 20 years, report says
Atlantic Canada s population is already the oldest in Canada, and a new report estimates that by 2040, there will be three seniors for every two young people in the region.
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Economic council estimates by 2040, there will be 3 seniors for every 2 young people in the region
Posted: Jan 21, 2021 6:58 PM AT | Last Updated: January 21
A new report estimates Atlantic Canadian health care costs will rise by 27 per cent by 2040 simply due to the population aging.(Frank Gunn/Canadian Press)
Sydney native Ray Ivany is being named a member of the Order of Canada.
He’s one of 61 new Order appointments announced, today.
Today’s announcement says Ivany is being recognized for his steadfast commitment to higher education and public service in Nova Scotia.
Ivany is the former president of Acadia University and the Nova Scotia Community College.
He also served as executive vice-president at the University College of Cape Breton, now Cape Breton University.
He wrote the so-called Ivany Report as president and chair of the Nova Scotia economic commission. Currently On-Air: