Table 3
Uncertainty expressed when finances are not expected to be adequate

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Expectations regarding adequacy of retirement income Certainty regarding planned age of retirement
Very certain Somewhat certain Not at all certain Total
Adequate/More than adequate†
46.5
44.3
9.1
100.0
Barely adequate
17.2*
51.1*
31.7*
100.0
Less than adequate
14.6*
28.8*
56.6*
100.0
Total
37.4*
43.9
18.7*
100.0
† Reference group.
* Statistically significant difference from reference group at p < 0.05.
Note: Near-retirees aged 45 to 59. Excludes near-retirees who don't know when they will retire or who don't intend to retire.
Source: Statistics Canada, General Social Survey, 2007.