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Family
Research Report

Ni universel ni équitable

Comment le système québécois de services de garde laisse trop d’enfants de côté

Étienne-Alexandre Beauregard

July 7, 2026

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Family
Policy Memo

Memo: The Importance of Fatherhood

Considerations for Health Canada’s Men and Boys’ Health Strategy

Peter Jon Mitchell

June 1, 2026

Family
Research Report

Home Alone

Why Most Canadians Have Fewer Children Than They Want

Lyman Stone

May 27, 2026

Family
Research Report

Un Québec sans enfants?

Aider les familles québécoises à avoir le nombre d'enfants qu'elles désirent

Étienne-Alexandre Beauregard

May 11, 2026

Family
Research Report

La vacance des berceaux

Pourquoi la moitié des Canadiennes ont moins d’enfants qu’elles en voudraient

Lyman Stone

July 29, 2025

Family
Policy Memo

Memo: Federal Consultation on Early Learning and Child Care

In response to the ESDC Discussion Guide, we outline why the Canada-wide child care program does not meet the needs of low-income families and offer recommendations to better serve all Canadian families.

Peter Jon Mitchell Andreae Sennyah

September 12, 2024

Family
Research Brief

Adoption Policies Across Canada

An overview of government benefits available to adoptive families at the federal, provincial, and territorial levels.

Peter Jon Mitchell Ella Pieterman

August 27, 2024

Family
Research Report

Climate and the Crib

Do Environmental Concerns Reduce Fertility?

Lyman Stone

November 15, 2023

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Family
Policy Memo

Cardus Presentation to Senate Committee on Bill C-35

Comprehensive publication of the results from the child care agreements must be emphasized to ensure that the program meets parental demand, serves the diverse needs of Canadian families, and is being provided at a high quality.

Peter Jon Mitchell

November 10, 2023