Most Canadians don’t want to retire. Here’s why

The reasons people continue to work are varied, from financial concerns to deeper issues of purpose

As summer comes to an end and many Canadians return to work — if they were lucky enough to take a holiday — some people of a certain age may be wondering when they should switch on their out-of-office reply permanently. 

Although the idea of retirement is alluring to some, according to a recent report from Statistics Canada, most Canadians would prefer to continue working.