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Research & Policy Library

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Family
Research Report

Neither Universal nor Equitable

How the Quebec Child Care System Leaves Too Many Children Behind

Étienne-Alexandre Beauregard

August 11, 2026

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 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

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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

Family
Research Brief

Backgrounder on the Canada Child Benefit

Considerations for the Future

Rhys Patrick Peter Jon Mitchell

October 17, 2023

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Family
Research Report

Envisioning a Federal Family-Formation Policy Framework for Canada

Increasing Opportunity for Partnership and Raising Children

Peter Jon Mitchell

May 11, 2023

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Family
Policy Brief

Cardus Presentation to Parliamentary Committee on Bill C-35

Funding families directly is the most equitable option to make child care more accessible and affordable.

Peter Jon Mitchell

April 21, 2023