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  • 1. Results from the 2016 Census: Occupations with older workers Archived
    Articles and reports: 75-006-X201900100011
    Description:

    Over the past two decades, the share of the employed population aged 55 and over increased significantly. This study uses Census of Population and Labour Force Survey to examine the changing age composition of workers within the most prevalent occupations (with at least 10,000 workers), as well as the occupations that are increasing and decreasing in size most rapidly.

    Release date: 2019-07-25
  • 2. Study: Occupations with older workers Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X201920620845
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2019-07-25
  • 3. Working seniors in Canada
    Stats in brief: 98-200-X2016027
    Description:

    This article in the Census in Brief series presents a detailed profile of working seniors in Canada. It includes information on the work activity levels, sources of income and occupations of senior men and women. Trends over the past two decades are examined.

    Release date: 2017-11-29
  • 4. Seniors' self-employment Archived
    Articles and reports: 75-001-X201100111400
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    A substantial proportion of working seniors are self-employed. This article uses census data to study self-employment among senior men and women. Trends in self-employment rates and categories are presented, along with occupational and industrial profiles. In addition, 2006 data are used to study factors associated with self-employment.

    Release date: 2011-01-31
  • 5. Labour market activity among seniors Archived
    Articles and reports: 75-001-X201010713253
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    Most Canadians retire by the age of 65. Some, however, continue to work well into their senior years. This article uses census data to study labour market activity among senior men and women. Trends in seniors employment rates and occupational and industrial profiles are outlined. In addition, 2006 data are used to study factors associated with employment and work intensity.

    Release date: 2010-09-21
  • 6. More seniors at work Archived
    Articles and reports: 75-001-X200410213113
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    Why are so many seniors still at work? Some enjoy their job and intend on working indefinitely, while others feel forced to work for economic reasons. The 2001 Census is used to update an earlier study focussing on the occupations of seniors who continue to work beyond the age of 65, the traditional age of retirement.

    Release date: 2004-03-19
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  • 1. Results from the 2016 Census: Occupations with older workers Archived
    Articles and reports: 75-006-X201900100011
    Description:

    Over the past two decades, the share of the employed population aged 55 and over increased significantly. This study uses Census of Population and Labour Force Survey to examine the changing age composition of workers within the most prevalent occupations (with at least 10,000 workers), as well as the occupations that are increasing and decreasing in size most rapidly.

    Release date: 2019-07-25
  • 2. Study: Occupations with older workers Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X201920620845
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2019-07-25
  • 3. Working seniors in Canada
    Stats in brief: 98-200-X2016027
    Description:

    This article in the Census in Brief series presents a detailed profile of working seniors in Canada. It includes information on the work activity levels, sources of income and occupations of senior men and women. Trends over the past two decades are examined.

    Release date: 2017-11-29
  • 4. Seniors' self-employment Archived
    Articles and reports: 75-001-X201100111400
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    A substantial proportion of working seniors are self-employed. This article uses census data to study self-employment among senior men and women. Trends in self-employment rates and categories are presented, along with occupational and industrial profiles. In addition, 2006 data are used to study factors associated with self-employment.

    Release date: 2011-01-31
  • 5. Labour market activity among seniors Archived
    Articles and reports: 75-001-X201010713253
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    Most Canadians retire by the age of 65. Some, however, continue to work well into their senior years. This article uses census data to study labour market activity among senior men and women. Trends in seniors employment rates and occupational and industrial profiles are outlined. In addition, 2006 data are used to study factors associated with employment and work intensity.

    Release date: 2010-09-21
  • 6. More seniors at work Archived
    Articles and reports: 75-001-X200410213113
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    Why are so many seniors still at work? Some enjoy their job and intend on working indefinitely, while others feel forced to work for economic reasons. The 2001 Census is used to update an earlier study focussing on the occupations of seniors who continue to work beyond the age of 65, the traditional age of retirement.

    Release date: 2004-03-19
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