Rich Man, Poor Man: The Policy Implications of Canadians Living Longer

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Page Title:Rich Man, Poor Man: The Policy Implications of Canadians Living Longer – C.D. Howe Institute
Article Title:Rich Man, Poor Man: The Policy Implications of Canadians Living Longer
URL:https://cdhowe.org/publication/rich-man-poor-man-policy-implications-canadians-living-longer/
Published Date:August 23, 2018
Accessed Date:February 14, 2025

A longevity gap between rich and poor has persisted over the years in Canada with significant policy implications, according to a new report from the C.D. Howe Institute. In “Rich Man, Poor Man: The Policy Implications of Canadians Living Longer” – the first study of long-term changes in longevity across earnings groups in Canada – authors Kevin Milligan and Tammy Schirle provide new evidence on the incomes and life expectancy of Canadians.

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