Research Snapshot: The Wellbeing of Transnational Grandparents of Migrant Families

Key findings from a study on the wellbeing of transnational grandparents whose adult children and grandchildren live in Montreal, Quebec

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Canada receives migrants from around the world. However, many migrant families are in a situation of maintaining relationships with stay-behind parents/grandparents transnationally for very long periods or even permanently.

This study examines the wellbeing and ill-being of 20 grandparents living outside of Canada whose children and grandchildren have migrated to Montreal, Quebec.

This research builds on our growing understanding of the Family Structure component of the Vanier Institute’s Family Diversities and Wellbeing Framework.