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International Day of Families 2022: Urbanization and Families
May 15 is International Day of Families 2022, which is focused on families and urbanization.
Sophie Mathieu joins the Vanier Institute as Senior Program Specialist
Vanier Institute of the Family appoints Sophie Mathieu, PhD, as Senior Program Specialist.
Martin Settle joins the Vanier Institute as Director of Corporate Services
Vanier Institute of the Family appoints Martin Settle as Director of Corporate Services.
RAPP Infographic: Value of Family Caregiving in Canada
Researchers estimate the economic value of caregiving in Canada at $97B per year.
Margo Hilbrecht joins the Vanier Institute as Executive Director
Vanier Institute of the Family appoints Margo Hilbrecht, PhD, as Executive Director.
From Input to Action: An Interactive Virtual Town Hall for the Families of Public Safety Personnel (PSP)
This event is now closed.
Promoting the Health of Older Adults: The Canadian Experience
Promoting the Health of Older Adults: The Canadian Experience is now available, featuring a chapter …
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Congratulations to Mary Simon, the New Governor General of Canada!
Congratulations to Mary Simon, C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., O.Q., C.D., on being the 30th Governor General …
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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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Colonel Russell Mann Military and Veteran Family Health Research Award
Congratulations to Lynda Manser, recipient of the 2020–2021 Colonel Russell Mann Military and Veteran Family …
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Families Matter: A Partnership to Study, Serve and Support the Families of Military, Veterans and Public Safety Personnel
An SSHRC grant has been awarded to the Families Matter research group to focused on …
Honouring and Mourning 215 Indigenous Children
We join others across the country in grief as we reflect on the trauma experienced …
2020–2021 Awards for Student Contributions to the Vanier Institute
The Vanier Institute announces student contributor awards.
International Day of Families 2021: Connections, Care and Technology
A look at the relationships between families, technology and well-being over the past year.
Report: Family Well-being in Canada
New report on well-being in Canada co-authored by staff from Statistics Canada and the Vanier …
National Caregiver Day 2021: Experiences in Caregiving
News on National Caregiver Day activities from the Vanier Institute and Carers Canada.
Vanier Institute Welcomes New Appointments to the Board of Directors
The Vanier Institute is pleased to announce the election of three new Directors.
Jack Jedwab and ACS Receive the 2020 Mirabelli-Glossop Award
Jack Jedwab and his team are recipients of the 2020 Mirabelli-Glossop Award.
Grand-Families Highlight Family Adaptability
September 11, 2020 National Grandparents Day is on Sunday, September 13, 2020, a time to …