We have been talking about the increasing number of seniors.
The committee has learned that this population will increase from 14% to 25% by 2036. This demographic trend will also affect health professionals. I am truly astonished to learn that there are currently only 200 geriatricians in Canada.
Has your organization studied what the impact of this demographic increase will be on the labour force, whether in 2036 or right now?
We are told that there is a shortage, both of paramedics and medical personnel. I was happy to hear Dr. Reichman say that we've reached a point where we can send people into space, but we aren't able to provide a family physician to all Canadian families. I find that very troubling.