The Vanier Institute

Nat’l, independent, charitable org committed to enhancing family wellbeing by making information about families in Canada. RT≠endorsement. FRA: @InstitutVanier

[The Vanier Institute @VanierInstitute]

Employed caregivers who provide 11-20 hours/week of care were twice as likely to have poor work-life balance and 1.7 times more likely to reduce paid work hours compared with those providing less than 10 hours/week. #NationalCaregiverDay https://t.co/xlb7JN9ATL

[Families Canada / Familles Canada @FamiliesCanada]

"To listen to children means recognizing that they have something to say. It means acknowledging their expressive capacity." -Dr. Stefania Maggi

Read our blog on What Does it Mean to Listen to Children?

View the blog: https://t.co/Dm1WC1g4J6

[The Vanier Institute @VanierInstitute]

To learn more about Gender, Affordable Housing, and the “Poverty Gap” in Canada, read our Research Snapshot: https://t.co/rpmqwPZGPB

[Statistics Canada @StatCan_eng]

In 2021, approximately 842,000 (3%) people aged 15 years and older lived in subsidized housing in Canada, with women (3%) being more likely than men (2%) to live in this type of housing.

• Article ➡️ https://t.co/AqKr4ED9Yl.
• Infographic ➡️ https://t.co/8UWV4voU6A.

[National Institute on Ageing 🇨🇦 @NIAgeing]

New Report: What can Canada learn from other countries about helping older adults Age in the Right Place? Today we launch Caring for an Ageing Australia, the first in a series of reports examining how major countries are supporting their ageing populations https://t.co/zoR0VNjzlb

[The Vanier Institute @VanierInstitute]

@SophMathieu presented at the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities. She appeared as part of a panel of witnesses in view of its study of Bill C-35: https://t.co/PVoCCXiGZX

[CSA Student Concerns Subcommittee @csa_students]

Heads up! If you haven't registered for this yet, THIS FRIDAY (April 14) at 1PM ET is the 4th #webinar in our community based research series!

[Susan Prentice PhD🇨🇦 @susanprentice]

Grateful to the #CBC and Matt Galloway (@mattgallowaycbc) for the chance to discuss childcare today. $10/day is the first, but far from the last step, to ensure we build a quality early learning & childcare system that works for Canada. https://t.co/zLTmsO71nA

[Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence @CdnCaregiving]

Why is my sibling with a disability living under the poverty line? Learn how systemic barriers prevent people with disabilities from getting out of poverty and what you can do to strengthen their long-term financial security. #SiblingsDay #Caregiving https://t.co/zLb4kPoWaD

[Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence @CdnCaregiving]

This #SiblingsDay, we are feeling grateful for the wonderful work Siblings Canada is doing to support adult sibling caregivers across Canada: https://t.co/Dk6Tn5MJC7

Happy #SiblingsDay to all the caring, supportive siblings out there! #ItsASiblingThing

[Ontario Caregiver Organization (OCO) @CaregiverON]

Despite easing COVID-19 restrictions, 1 in 4 #caregivers feel their caregiving responsibilities have become more difficult. Find out why in our Spotlight on Ontario’s Caregivers report:https://t.co/xyuu4jX31g

[Statistics Canada @StatCan_eng]

Our new study looks at socioeconomic factors among First Nations children living off-reserve and #Métis and #Inuit children that are associated with high school completion or higher education. Read it here: https://t.co/fqWstXuYv4. #DiversityData

[Statistics Canada @StatCan_eng]

In 2022, 45,366 businesses across #Canada reported providing child care services to children aged 0 to 12. To learn more: https://t.co/fqIDBKr2ly.

[Statistics Canada @StatCan_eng]

Using data from the 2018 Canadian Housing Survey, our new study looks at the #housing experiences and the health and well-being among First Nations people living off reserve, Métis and Inuit. To read it: https://t.co/hGPyZ1uE7o.

[Statistics Canada @StatCan_eng]

New data on the diversity of corporate boards and senior management in Canada shows that 0.6% of #women executives had a disability in 2019, compared with 0.8% in 2016.

Check out our new article to learn more: https://t.co/ATy9ZIIwDS. #DiversityData

[The Vanier Institute @VanierInstitute]

Our Research Snapshots provide further insights on caregiving:
1. Urban Indigenous Perspectives on Juggling Paid Work and Unpaid Care for Elders https://t.co/VccSxpmkNJ
2. Migrant Families’ Perspectives on Caregiving and Community Support in Canada https://t.co/hK1x5hppmx

[Carers Canada @CarersCanada]

Our already strained health care system cannot function without caregivers.

For individuals receiving home care across the country, caregivers are responsible for providing 70-75% of that care.

#NationalCaregiverDay

[The Vanier Institute @VanierInstitute]

New research @UAlberta shows that Canadians caring for someone with cancer were 2.5 times more likely to reduce their paid work hours. @AGEWELL_NCE @CaregiversAb @CdnCaregiving #CaregiverAware #HelpCaregiversTHRIVE #NationalCaregiverDay
https://t.co/bbhRFLYHEM

[Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence @CdnCaregiving]

There are over 8 million people across Canada providing care to someone in their lives. We see your commitment. We know your struggles. We celebrate you today and are working towards a better future every day.

https://t.co/bJF9z2VyGA
#NationalCaregiverDay

[Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence @CdnCaregiving]

The nature of caregiving, especially hours provided, predicts employed caregivers at higher risk of poor work-life balance and job insecurity according to new research. https://t.co/AOk9cMqmPK

@UAlberta @AGEWELL_NCE @CaregiversAB @VanierInstitute #NationalCaregiverDay

[Statistics Canada @StatCan_eng]

In 2022, just over half of women aged 15 and older (52%) provided paid or unpaid care to children and care-dependent adults in the previous 12 months. To learn more: https://t.co/dP29XOLDru.