Peter Jon Mitchell
Program Director, Family
Peter Jon Mitchell is program director for Cardus Family. He has spent over a decade and a half researching and writing about Canadian families and public policy. Active in the media, his articles have appeared in the National Post, Toronto Sun, Financial Post, and Law Now among other publications. Peter Jon holds a ThM and MTS from Tyndale Seminary and a degree in history and political science from the University of Western Ontario.
An Interview with Peter Jon Mitchell
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Family
Research Report
She’s (Not) Having a Baby
Why Half of Canadian Women Are Falling Short of Their Fertility Desires
January 31, 2023
Family
Policy Memo
Policy Priorities for Ontario’s 2022 Election, Family Recommendations
Given that most families will not benefit from that program, the CARE credit remains an important support for families.
April 26, 2022
General
Policy Memo
Policy Priorities for Ontario’s 2022 Election
In the lead-up to Ontario’s 2022 election, we are sharing our existing research with everyone equally and seek to collaborate with all people of goodwill.
April 26, 2022
Family
Policy Brief
Enhancing Ontario’s Child Care Tax Credit
The $13.2 billion agreement creates a new inequality between the minority of families who will benefit and everyone else.
April 7, 2022
Work & Economics
Policy Brief
Policy Brief: Bill C-3 Bereavement Leave Provisions for the Loss of a Child
Response to Bill C-3 on the Canada Labour Code.
February 10, 2022
Family
Research Brief
Backgrounder on Federal Parental-Leave Benefits
The purpose of this backgrounder is to provide context for conversations at Cardus on the advantages, challenges, and potential reforms needed to improve Canada’s parental-leave benefits policies.
February 9, 2022
Media Contact
Phil Gaudreau
Director of Media & Public Relations