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  • 71. Narrowing mortality gaps, 1978 to 1995 Archived
    Articles and reports: 82-003-X19970013058
    Geography: Canada
    Description: This article examines the narrowing difference in life expectancy between men and women and among Canadian provincial populations in the context of trends in several major causes and risk factors.
    Release date: 1997-07-28
  • 72. Births and Deaths Archived
    Table: 84-210-X
    Description:

    The statistical tables in the first part of this document relate to the numbers and rates of live births and stillbirths of at least twenty weeks gestation; total, general and age specific fertility rates; live births by age of mother and order of live birth; male and female birth weights by age of mother and gestation period at the time of birth; and live births by census division and counties in the province(s).

    In the second part of this document, the statistical tables, for Canada, the ten provinces and the two territories, relate to the numbers and rates of deaths by marital status, age and sex; infant, neonatal, postnatal and perinatal deaths; maternal deaths; and stillbirths of at least twenty weeks gestation at the time of birth.

    Release date: 1997-05-15
  • 73. Fertility Projections for Canada, Provinces and Territories, 1993-2016 Archived
    Articles and reports: 91F0015M1996001
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This paper describes the methodology for fertility projections used in the 1993-based population projections by age and sex for Canada, provinces and territories, 1993-2016. A new version of the parametric model known as the Pearsonian Type III curve was applied for projecting fertility age pattern. The Pearsonian Type III model is considered as an improvement over the Type I used in the past projections. This is because the Type III curve better portrays both the distribution of the age-specific fertility rates and the estimates of births. Since the 1993-based population projections are the first official projections to incorporate the net census undercoverage in the population base, it has been necessary to recalculate fertility rates based on the adjusted population estimates. This recalculation resulted in lowering the historical series of age-specific and total fertility rates, 1971-1993. The three sets of fertility assumptions and projections were developed with these adjusted annual fertility rates.

    It is hoped that this paper will provide valuable information about the technical and analytical aspects of the current fertility projection model. Discussions on the current and future levels and age pattern of fertility in Canada, provinces and territories are also presented in the paper.

    Release date: 1996-08-02
  • 74. Changing fertility patterns, 1974 to 1994 Archived
    Articles and reports: 82-003-X19960033017
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    From 1974 to 1994, the number of children Canadian women are likely to have during their lifetime decreased. This downturn in fertility meant that the annual number of live births rose only slightly during this period, even though it marked the prime childbearing years for the baby-boom generation. As they pursued higher education and employment in the paid workforce, women have postponed childbearing. Consequently, the average age of women giving birth has risen. More than a quarter of women over age 30 who have a baby are first-time mothers. And by starting families later in life, women tend to have fewer children. In addition, largely because of the growing number of common-law relationships, over a quarter of all births are to unmarried women. Using data provided by the provincial and territorial Vital Statistics Registries, this article examines national and provincial/territorial trends in births and fertility from 1974 to 1994.

    Release date: 1996-03-13
  • 75. Vital Statistics - Birth Database
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 3231
    Description: This is an administrative survey that collects demographic information annually from all provincial and territorial vital statistics registries on all live births in Canada. 2017 birth and stillbirth data for Yukon are not available. Due to improvements in methodology and timeliness, the duration of data collection has been shortened compared to previous years. As a result, there may have been fewer births and stillbirths captured by the time of the release. The 2017 data are therefore considered preliminary.
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  • 1. Fertility in Canada, 1921 to 2022
    Articles and reports: 91F0015M2024001
    Description: This article provides an in-depth look at trends in fertility in Canada from 1921 to 2022. The evolution of the total fertility rate (TFR) over time is examined, with a special focus on shifts that have occurred following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The shifts observed in Canada's TFR from 2019 to 2022 are situated in an international context, and differences among the provincial and territories are explored. Also, year-over-year changes in the monthly number of births are analyzed and contrasted with the experience of other countries. Lastly, trends in age-specific fertility rates and the average age of childbearing in Canada are described, as well the cumulated fertility of different cohorts of women to date.
    Release date: 2024-01-31
  • 2. A new addition to the family? It depends!
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2023005
    Description: This infographic presents results from the Canadian Social Survey - Well-being and Family Relationships about conditions that might need to be fulfilled before people have a child or another child. The survey was conducted from January 28 to March 13, 2022.
    Release date: 2023-02-14
  • 3. To have kids or not to have kids: That is the question!
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2023006
    Description: This infographic presents results from the Canadian Social Survey - Well-Being and Family Relationships about the number of biological, step-children and adopted children that respondents have had, and the number of children they intend to have. The survey was conducted from January 28 to March 13, 2022.
    Release date: 2023-02-14
  • 4. Changes in fertility intentions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic Archived
    Stats in brief: 45-28-0001202100100041
    Description:

    This article uses data from the first series of the Canadian Social Survey - COVID-19 and Well-being (CSS-CW) to examine whether persons aged 15 to 49 made changes to their fertility plans because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Changes to fertility intentions are explored, including those related to the timing of childbearing and those impacting the number of desired children. Lastly, we examine to what extent persons having certain sociodemographic characteristics were more or less likely to adjust their fertility plans in response to the pandemic.

    Release date: 2021-12-01
  • 5. Study: Changes in fertility intentions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X202133532184
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2021-12-01
  • 6. Study: Fertility rates and labour force participation among women in Quebec and Ontario 1996 to 2016 Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X201819919023
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2018-07-18
  • 7. Fertility: Overview, 2012 to 2016 Archived
    Articles and reports: 91-209-X201800154956
    Description: This article examines fertility in Canada with a focus on the years 2012 to 2016. In addition to the number of births, indicators including the total fertility rate, average age of mother, parity and completed fertility are analyzed. Provincial and territorial patterns will also be examined where appropriate.
    Release date: 2018-06-05
  • 8. Births and stillbirths 2014 Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X20172923066
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2017-10-19
  • 9. Trends in Canadian births, 1993 to 2013 Archived
    Stats in brief: 82-625-X201600114673
    Description:

    This fact sheet examines various trends in Canadian live births, including births by sex, age of mother, geography, and single versus multiple births.

    Release date: 2016-10-26
  • 10. Preterm live births in Canada, 2000 to 2013 Archived
    Stats in brief: 82-625-X201600114675
    Description:

    This fact sheet examines various trends in preterm live births in Canada, including preterm births by sex, age of mother, birth order, geography, and single birth versus multiple birth events.

    Release date: 2016-10-26
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  • 1. Vital Statistics - Birth Database
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 3231
    Description: This is an administrative survey that collects demographic information annually from all provincial and territorial vital statistics registries on all live births in Canada. 2017 birth and stillbirth data for Yukon are not available. Due to improvements in methodology and timeliness, the duration of data collection has been shortened compared to previous years. As a result, there may have been fewer births and stillbirths captured by the time of the release. The 2017 data are therefore considered preliminary.
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