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Vanier Institute of the Family
Taking a New Look at Canadian Families
Jul 05
by Marilee Peters
Director of Communications
Fact: Fewer people than ever are getting married. The 2006 census was the first in Canadian history to find more unmarried adults in this country than married couples. Is this evidence of the disintegration of our social fabric, or is it a sign that increasingly people are able to find happiness outside of traditional family structures?
Friendship, Caregiving, and the meaning of Family
Jun 07
by Pilar Onatra
Program Coordinator
What do your friends mean to you? According to recent research, they could be more important to your health, happiness, and longevity than you may think.
Canadians' Fragile Family Finances
Feb 21
by Marilee Peters
Director of Communications, BC Council for Families
Canadian families are finally in six figure territory. That was the news this past week from the Vanier Institute of the Family, in their latest report on Canadian Family Finances. Unfortunately, the announcement wasn't good news, as the "six figures" refers to family debt load, not income.
How Are Family Finances Now?
Feb 25
The general consensus among the big banks and government is that the recession is ceasing and a slow recovery is in the works. But if analyses of family finance trends show anything, it’s that Canadian households will continue to grapple with money problems for some time.
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