Celebrating
diversity.
Advancing family
wellbeing.

The Vanier Institute of the Family is a national, independent think tank committed to enhancing family wellbeing by making information about families accessible and actionable.

Research summaries / May 1, 2025

Research Snapshot: Outcomes of Family Separation in Refugee Resettlement in Canada

Key findings from a study on Syrian refugee resettlement and reunification outcomes of prolonged family separation

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Research summaries / April 10, 2025

Research Snapshot: Rethinking Motherhood in the Context of Intergenerational Caregiving

Key findings from a study about intergenerational caregiving experiences of Canadian Chinese immigrant mothers

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Reports / March 13, 2025

Report: Fertility Treatment in Canada

An overview of fertility treatments, policies, and provincial subsidies available in Canada

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What we do

Share research
insights

We mobilize credible and accurate information about families in Canada

Collaborate and
partner

We work with diverse organizations and people to support family wellbeing

Build family science capacity

We invest in building skills and experience among family scholars

Resources and tools

Collaborations and Partnerships

Collaboration and partnership are central to our approach. We engage and work with organizations and people from academia, the charitable sector, government, labour, and diverse communities to support family wellbeing. This allows us to leverage our respective strengths, increase our capacity, and extend our reach.