Timeline: 50 Years of Families in Canada (1971‑2021)
Learn about how families and family experiences in Canada have changed over the past 50 …
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fact sheets
International Youth Day 2020: Youth Engagement and Volunteering in Canada
August 12, 2020 The theme of this year’s International Youth Day on August 12, “Youth …
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In Focus 2020: Caregiving to Older Canadians
Canada now is “greyer” than ever, with an estimated 6.6 million seniors accounting for nearly …
A Snapshot of Family Caregiving and Work in Canada
At some point in our lives, there is a high likelihood that each of us …
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In Focus 2020: Caregiver Support in Canada
Canada’s 7.8 million caregivers1 make significant contributions to families, workplaces, the economy and society, providing …
In Focus 2020: Caregiving and Care Receiving in Canada
Caregiving is a near-universal family experience, and at some point in our lives, most of …
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Modern Family Finances: Military and Veteran Families in Canada
Canada’s military and Veteran families are diverse, resilient and strong, and they make significant contributions …
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Facts and Stats: Maternal Mental Health in Canada
Download Facts and Stats: Maternal Mental Health in Canada Maternal health and well-being is an …
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Facts and Stats: Working Seniors in Canada (2019 Update)
A growing number of seniors in Canada today are choosing to remain in – or …
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In Focus 2019: Food Insecurity in Canada
Food insecurity in Canada is an issue deeply intertwined with the health and economic well-being …
Facts and Stats: House, Home and Family Finances (2019 Update)
Home is at the heart of family life, the primary setting in which our family …
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In Focus 2019: Fathers “Making It Work”
June 16, 2019 is Father’s Day, a time to recognize and celebrate dads and the …
A Snapshot of Grandparents in Canada (May 2019 Update)
Canada’s grandparents are a diverse group. Many of them contribute greatly to family functioning and …
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Mother’s Day 2019: New Moms Older, More Likely to Be Employed Than in the Past
May 12, 2019 is Mother’s Day, a time to recognize and celebrate the millions of …
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In Focus 2019: Coupling, Uncoupling and Marital Status
Just as families continuously evolve, so do the interpersonal relationships at the heart of family …
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In Focus 2019: Long-lasting Relationships in Canada
While the proportion of families experiencing separation, divorce and uncoupling is higher today than in …
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In Focus 2019: Living Alone in Canada
On March 6, 2019, Statistics Canada published new data from the 2017 General Social Survey …
In Focus 2019: Couples Living Apart in Canada
A growing share of couples in Canada are “living apart together” (LAT), according to data …
In Focus 2019: Adults Living with Parents
As families across Canada gather this weekend to celebrate Family Day, 1.9 million adults won’t …
In Focus 2019: Grandparents in Canada
On February 7, 2019, Statistics Canada published new family data from the 2017 General Social …
