Short-term elders and immediate elders had very similar income situations, especially
following the 10-year mark; however, an age at landing effect was still apparent. Short-term
elders had a higher incidence of employment earnings and a lower incidence of provincial
supplements prior to the 10-year mark. They also reported a higher annual income than
immediate elders in the first 10 years after landing. At the 10-year mark both groups began a
noticeable transition from market income to retirement income. Incidence of private market
income fell while the incidence of non-contributory retirement income rose dramatically.
Although this transition to retirement income occurred for both groups, it was more gradual
for short-term elders.