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In this Surrey Leadership Dialogue\, the Surrey Board of Trade will present perspectives on the longevity economy\, that is the aging population or seniors.
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Researchers project the number of Canadian adults aged 65 and older will vary between 9.9 and 10.9 million by 2036 (double 2009'\;s numbers) and between 11.9 and 15 million by 2061.
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\nBut despite Canada'\;s ranking as \;the \;sixth-largest \;investor \;in longevity advancements \;globally\, our longevity sector remains a well-kept secret\, which \;prompts \;the question: \;Are we taking the aging revolution seriously enough to compete in it\, let alone lead it?
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\nWe'\;re experiencing a revolution in aging\, thanks to innovations\, technology\, and breakthroughs in aging science and medicine that are extending lives and improving the health of older people. An ever-growing number of the world'\;s brightest\, boldest\, most forward-looking economists\, scholars\, scientists\, innovators\, disruptors and entrepreneurs have recognized the enormous potential these advances in the \;technology of aging \;represent. Not only for significantly extending lifespans but for how it can and will create jobs and stimulate economic growth.
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\nA longevity economy will see a shift in the mix of economic industries\, with both health and education expanding further and new financial products. \;Such an economy has the potential to contribute to growth in gross domestic product through employment and human capital.
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Some of the areas that the panel will explore with dialogue from the audience are:
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Aging in the right place
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Business of retirement living and care
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Health and Economy
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Employment and entrepreneurship
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What is it that we don'\;t know about our aging population
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\n - Ramona Kaptyn\, \;Chief Advocacy &\; Communications Officer\, CARP BC
\n - Rajeev Mohindru\, Director of Care\, Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society
\n - Rav Sidhu\, Employment Specialist\, \;Douglas College - Encore Careers
\n - Karim Kassam\, Principal and Co-Founder\, Optima Living
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