August 2007 - The first release of small area, detailed 2006 Census data has given users of Tetrad Computer Applications’ PCensus software, a view of Canadians by Age and Sex.

We are an aging population with those 55 to 64 years being the fastest growing demographic; one in seven Canadians are over the age of 65.  In the senior age categories, 65+ increased 12%, 80+ increased 25% and 100 increased 20%.  Life expectancy for men is 77.7 years; for women 82.5 years.  These age demographics will have major implications for health care and a declining skilled work force.

The targeting feature of PCensus easily found the metropolitan areas where most seniors live: Kelowna, Peterborough and Victoria.  Conversely, the cities where the most children live are: Barrie, Oshawa and Abbotsford, BC.

Using the PCensus demographic software with 2006 Census data, anyone can profile user defined areas (circles, polygons, drive times) in Canada for site location analysis.  Also you can target a list of areas that match a specified "lifestyle" or color a thematic map that illustrates key demographics. 

Tetrad Computer Applications Inc. is an Authorized User and Distributor of selected Statistics Canada Computer File(s) under Licensing Agreement no. 6543.  

About Tetrad:
Tetrad Computer Application Inc., provides demographic and mapping tools to businesses and governments in North America.  For more information, contact Tetrad at 800.634.1334 or visit http://www.tetrad.com