Being debt-free as a financial priority, Average level of household debt, Distribution of households by level of debt, At what age do you expect to be debt-free? How often do you and your partner review your total household debt? When do you expect to retire? [age of retirement]

What does "Being prepared for a successful retirement" mean, Saving and debt reduction priorities for the next 12 months, How confident are you that you’ll be debt-free when you reach your planned retirement age, If you were to reach your planned retirement age and still had outstanding debt, what would you do?

When it comes to managing your debt and day-to-day finances, who provides you with advice and guidance? (financial advisor, family/friends, in-branch bank representative, myself, accountant) Has your financial advisor helped you create a plan for becoming debt-free? [Household debt (consumer)]

% agree: Labour shortages stand to get much worse for companies because of the baby boom's retirement, The entitlement age for state-run retirement income and pensions should move to 67 from 65 (retirement age)

% agree their company is finding it difficult to find available, qualified employees, % agree The labour shortage is preventing our company from growing, Our company is looking outside Canada more than we used to in order to fill specific jobs and positions, Our company is having difficulty retaining people who are being recruited to work overseas

What types of positions are most in need to be filled in your company, Will your company need a higher % of skilled workers than today to compete over the next decade? By what % do you expect your company's workforce to grow over the next 5 years

Is there a reason why your company has not implemented an emerging market strategy? What are key initiatives your company is undertaking as part of your strategy to access emerging markets?

Does your company engage in R&D, research and development, or the development of innovative technologies? Is it more advantageous for companies such as yours to conduct R&D and innovation outside of Canada?

Among Canadians who expect to work past the traditional retirement age of 65, % say they are working because they need to, % say it is because they want to (by gender, income)

Reasons for working past age 65 (% report - Earn enough for basic living expenses, Earn enough to live well, Government pension will not be enough, To stay mentally active, Enjoy job, Won't be ready to end my career)

How much do you plan to save for retirement, Current level of retirement savings cause stress, Optimism about retirement, Top financial priorities by age group (Gen X, Late baby Boomer, Early Baby Boomer) - Pay down debt, Save or pay for housing, Save for retirement, Save for vacation, Save or pay for education, Buy life or health insurance

% of Canadians with written financial plan, financial advisor by age group, income level

Financial literacy by working with financial advisor - Make and follow a household budget, Controlling / managing debt, Set medium & long term financial objectives, determine the amount I need to save for retirement, Select the best investment for my savings

What type of debt do you think you'll have when you retire? (Consumer debt, Mortgage debt, Investment loans, Other) [Household debt (consumer)], Do you think the debt you have will change the age at which you will retire?

Why are you planning on working past 65? After age 65, in what capacity do you plan to continue working? (e.g. consulting, starting a small business - seniorpreneur, reduced hours)

How do you view retirement? (gradual slow down, new beginning, not meaningful)