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This graph illustrates a number of trends in the income sources of men 65 years of age and over between 1983 and 2003. Some key trends can be noted. First, the portion of income from pensions rose sharply, from approximately 16% of their total income to close to 40% in 2003. The portion of income from the federal and provincial government pension programs also increased, from around 14% to 20%. However, income from investments and labour market income fell in this period.
Sources: Statistics Canada, Survey of Consumer Finances; Survey of Labour and Income Dynamics.