Labour Productivity Increases with Age in Canada — Until it Doesn't

Aging workforce adds to challenges facing economy

July 23, 2026

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According to a new Statistics Canada report, labour productivity at Canadian companies increases with age, but only until workers are in their late 40s while highlighting that the rate of decline varies based on the profession. To explore the implications, Financial Post spoke with Anil Arora, who highlights the need for greater investment, technology adoption, lifelong learning, and strategies to harness the strengths of workers across generations to address Canada’s productivity challenges.

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