Using uniquely Canadian examples,explain how demographic shifts can lead to social change.

The proportion of Canadians over age 65 is increasing-from just over 5 percent in 1921 to more than 13 percent in 2006-and is projected to exceed 27 percent by 2056.The growing population of healthy seniors who are living well into their eighties has resulted in changes to mandatory retirement legislation as well as greater public awareness of such issues as long-term care requirements.Other important inspirations for social change are immigration and migration patterns.When people move to a different country,or move from a rural area to an urban one,society needs to adjust to these people's preferences and expectations.Such adjustments may include the provision of more spaces in schools for ESL students and urban planning to provide a sense of community within large cities.