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What’s at stake with Canada’s low birth rate?

What’s at stake with Canada’s low birth rate?

Update: 2024-10-021
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Canada recorded its lowest fertility rate for the second year in a row in 2023. Economist Armine Yalnizyan tells us what’s at stake for countries with a low birth rate, and what kind of supports would help struggling young Canadians embrace parenthood.

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What’s at stake with Canada’s low birth rate?

What’s at stake with Canada’s low birth rate?