Report: COVID-19 and Parenting in Canada
September 3, 2020 Download the report (PDF) In June 2020, the Vanier Institute prepared the …
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Uncertainty and Postponement: Pandemic Impact on Fertility in Canada
Ana Fostik, PhD June 30, 2020 Download this article (PDF) In the first weeks after …
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Parenting in a Pandemic: A Story and the Stats
Jennifer Kaddatz April 21, 2020 While trying to ensure that their children are safe, showered …
Webinar Content: Understanding the Parental Sharing Benefit and the Caregiving Benefits
On May 14, 2019, the Vanier Institute of the Family hosted a public webinar for …
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Review: Co-Parenting from the Inside Out: Voices of Moms and Dads
Sara MacNaull Review of Karen L. Kristjanson,1 Co-Parenting from the Inside Out: Voices of Moms and …
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Families in Canada: Parents Making It Work (September 2018 Update)
In February 2018, a new “use-it-or-lose-it” parental leave option for new parents was announced as …
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Flexible, Accessible and Inclusive: Benefit for Parents of Young Victims of Crime
When children become victims of crime, families experience their worst nightmare. They often miss work, …
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Changes to the Divorce Act Aim to Strengthen the Canadian Family Justice System
On May 23, 2018, the federal government tabled legislation that would make changes to the …
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Modern Mothers in Canada “Making It Work”
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, a time when Canadians of all ages recognize …
Families in Canada Interactive Timeline
Today’s society and today’s families would have been difficult to imagine, let alone understand, a …
Changes to Employment Insurance Program Coming in December 2017
The Government of Canada announced today that pending changes to the Employment Insurance (EI) program …
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Infographic: Family Diversity in Canada (2016 Census Update)
Download the Family Diversity in Canada (2016 Census Update) infographic The Vanier Institute of …
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Facts and Stats: Multiple Births in Canada (2017 Update)
Did you know that there were approximately 12,000 multiple births in Canada every year over …
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A Snapshot of Women, Work and Family in Canada
Canada is home to more than 18 million women (9.8 million of whom are mothers), …
Supporting the Health of Mothers and Their Babies in the Context of Incarceration
Dr. Ruth Elwood Martin and Brenda Tole When a friend told Ruth Elwood Martin that …
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Timeline: Fifty Years of Men, Work and Family in Canada
Over the past half century, fatherhood in Canada has undergone a significant evolution as men …
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Language, Labels and “Lone Parents”
Victoria Bailey Lone parent, single parent, one-parent family, independent parent, non-married parent, alone parent, autonomous parent: the words …
Modern Motherhood: The Unique Experiences of Women with Physical Disabilities
Lesley A. Tarasoff There is very little research concerning pregnancy, labour, birth and motherhood among …
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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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Lone Mothers and Their Families in Canada: Diverse, Resilient and Strong
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, a time when children of all ages recognize …
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