Difficulties accessing specialist care among middle-aged and older Canadians
Canada’s population is rapidly aging. Indeed, in 2023, the median age of Canadians was 40.6 years. In other words, half of the total population was over the age of 40. A recent study found that older adults (65 years or older) were more likely to use specialist care than middle-aged adults (45 to 64 years) and were less likely to report experiencing difficulties accessing care.