Extract B (Table 1): Projected population of Canada by age group (000s), 2022 to 2047
| Age group | Year 2022 | Year 2047 (forecast) |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 8,200 | 8,900 |
| 20–64 | 23,500 | 24,100 |
| 65–79 | 5,600 | 7,800 |
| 80+ | 1,900 | 4,100 |
| Total | 39,200 | 44,900 |
Explain how the data in Extract B (Table 1) show that there is likely to be substantial upward pressure on the wages of home-care support workers by 2047.
