Of course.
The government is committed to responding to the diverse needs of older Canadians and recognizes that life experiences are not the same for all Canadians. Women face gender-specific challenges throughout their lives and continue to face unique challenges as seniors. It's important to fully understand these challenges and how they can be addressed.
Both men and women are now living longer and healthier lives than ever before and are projected to live even longer in the future. As women age, they face unique challenges. For example, many senior women face economic insecurity stemming from limited pensions, minimal retirement savings or widowhood. In addition, low-income seniors and senior women living alone are populations with high incidence of core housing need. Women are also more likely to be providing informal care to a family member, which puts additional pressure on women who might need or choose to participate in the workforce or social activities.