11/03/2026
It’s official: Canada has reached an important demographic milestone. In 2026, 20% of Canadians are now aged 65 or older (1 in 5), making Canada a “super-aged society”.
According to the Canadian Institute of Aging’s Strategic Plan (2023-2028), “Declining mortality rates, significant increases in life expectancy and the aging of baby boomers, coupled with decreasing birth rates, are expected to lead to a demographic shift, resulting in an older population in Canada. In 2011, the oldest of the baby boomer generation reached the age of 65 years, beginning a new wave of older adults in Canada. Since 2016, the number of persons aged 65 years and older has exceeded the number of children and youth aged 15 years and younger, and this gap is increasing. In 2021, over seven million people were aged 65 years and older, an increase of almost 20% from 2016… The population of Canadians aged 75 years and older is expected to double in the next 20 years and, according to population projections, the number of Canadians aged 85 years and older could triple to almost 2.5 million people by year 2046”
What does this mean for Crowsnest Pass?
There is no one-size-fits-all solution to an aging population. Every community has different needs, challenges and resources.
We need community-specific solutions that put our local seniors first.
Our goal should be simple: help seniors to remain safe, independent, connected and supported in the community they call home.
Aging in place isn't just about growing older. It's about being able to continue living well where you belong.
We ❤️ data:
Interested in learning more about the seniors population in the Crowsnest Pass? Browse the "Seniors Community Profile: Crowsnest Pass" (2023):https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/f2f7f290-3148-4dc3-b425-8eb2a256c2c4/resource/de6598c2-de33-4dec-839f-27ed30d0982f/download/scss-seniors-community-profiles-crowsnest-pass-2023.pdf
(Image: 2026-2027 Fall & Winter Community Handbook, Municipality of the Crowsnest Pass, Population Demographics)
