Sharing a Roof: Multigenerational Homes in Canada (2021 Census Update)
An updated overview of the growing number of multigenerational households in Canada.
intergenerational relationships
Census 2021: Generations and Population Aging in Canada
2021 Census releases from Statistics Canada provide a generational lens on population aging.
Getting to Know My Great-Grandfather Through Family Archives
Gaby Novoa September 13, 2020 Traces of one’s identity – existing within photographs, letters, documents …
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Grand-Families Highlight Family Adaptability
September 11, 2020 National Grandparents Day is on Sunday, September 13, 2020, a time to …
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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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 …
Infographic: Canada’s Families on the Farm
Family farms have played a significant role in Canada’s history, both in terms of the …
A Snapshot of Population Aging and Intergenerational Relationships in Canada
Canada’s population is aging rapidly, with a higher share of seniors than ever before. While …
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Intergenerational Relations and Societal Change
Donna S. Lero, Ph.D. In order to better understand families’ experiences and aspirations, it is …
Infographic: Family Diversity in Canada 2016
International Day of Families is approaching on May 15, a special day to recognize the …
It’s Time to Care for Our (Young) Carers
Andrea Breen, Ph.D. When I type the words “Millennials are” into Google, four options pop …
(Still) Eating Together: The Culture of the Family Meal
Paul Fieldhouse For most Canadians, eating is a daily event so routine, so ordinary that …
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The Place of the Family in Times of Social Transition, Part 2
Dr. Elise Boulding was a founding thinker behind the work of the Vanier Institute, a …
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The Place of the Family in Times of Social Transition, Part 1
Dr. Elise Boulding was a founding thinker behind the work of the Vanier Institute, a …
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Family Finances: Investments in Education
Stacy Yanchuk Oleksy and Nathan Battams (Updated November 20, 2017) Decisions surrounding post-secondary education can …
Dads Play a Greater Role at Home: Family Life Benefits
Nathan Battams (Updated March 21, 2016) As Canadians prepare to celebrate Father’s Day, modern fathers, …
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Suggested Reading: “‘I Don’t Have Time for This!’: A Compassionate Guide to Caring for Your Parents and Yourself”
By Katherine Arnup, PhD Aging, illness and dying are realities that we all will face …
