Projects
Vanier Institute resources
Available in English and French, our growing library of articles, summaries, fact sheets, and interviews provide accessible research and knowledge on wide‑ranging topics about families in Canada. Vanier Institute resources are written in plain, non‑technical language and are intended for a broad audience, including policymakers, educators, students, researchers, employers, community organizations, journalists, family professionals, and others with an interest in families and family wellbeing in Canada.
Our approach
The Vanier Institute’s work is guided by a core set of values, including:
Diversity and inclusion
Recognizing and fostering the contributions, presence, and perspectives of different groups of people
Integrity
Developing and sharing rigorous, non‑partisan, knowledge-based information and resources that are informed by evidence
Collaboration
Working with diverse organizations and individuals to leverage talents and resources for greater reach and impact
Resources and tools
Resource centre
A searchable library of publications and resources about families and family wellbeing in Canada
Definition of family
An inclusive, widely cited definition of family developed by the Vanier Institute
Families Count 2024
A new publication from the Vanier Institute presenting statistics and analysis of families and family life in Canada
Family Diversities and Wellbeing Framework
An analytical tool for understanding family diversities and family wellbeing
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, enhance our capacity, and extend our reach.
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