Overview

• Survey by Angus Reid Institute involved 1,300 child-free Canadian adults under 50, highlighting reasons for delaying parenthood.
• Statistics Canada reports the country's fertility rate hit a record low of 1.26 children per woman in 2023 for the second year in a row.
• 52% of those planning to have children wish they had already started, with financial security and finding the right partner as major concerns.
• Two-thirds of adults not planning to have children cite personal choice, while a quarter point to childcare expenses as a factor.
• Demographic shifts pose challenges for Canada's workforce and social programs, with immigration seen as a potential solution amid housing crisis concerns.