Is ageism a big issue in Canada?

Ageism is a big issue, not only in Canada but in most countries. Let’s look at it from two different aspects. First of all, fewer people worldwide know about ageism and its destructive effects on seniors’ lives, just because of the lack of information and valuable sources. Second, ageism is not taken so seriously compared to other discriminations. As a result, it doesn’t look like a severe issue for people and society to demand a solution from the government and related establishments. However, Canada’s government provides a better situation to decrease the ageism and social behaviours related to it. Any behaviour against senior citizens or any discrimination will face legal responses as a consequence. A study shows that about 41 percent of seniors have experienced ignorance and underestimation caused by younger people, health care professionals, and even the government itself. So obviously, there’s still a lot to do about ageism in Canada.