In light of the Supreme Court of Canada’s approaching deadline for a new law on assisted suicide, the Institute of Marriage and Family Canada held a reception and talk at the Rideau Club in downtown Ottawa. Dr. Ian Gentles presented about his latest book It’s Not That Simple: Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide Today. Dr. Gentles … Read more
The Institute of Marriage and Family Canada issued a press release expressing disappointment with the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Canada’s existing laws against assisted suicide. Based on its own research, the Institute said it sees no evidence to believe “suicide creep” won’t also happen in Canada. It also says the decision will harm families, and that suffering can … Read more
The Institute of Marriage and Family Canada said that the federal government announcement to allow income splitting will help level the financial playing field for Canadian families with children. The institute said that income splitting corrects a longstanding injustice in Canada’s tax code whereby two families earning the same total income pay different amounts in … Read more
The Institute of Marriage and Family Canada is pleased with the direction taken by proposed prostitution legislation, released by the Department of Justice. The Government of Canada is acknowledging that prostitution is an inherently dangerous activity. Globally, it has been linked to criminal activities including human trafficking, drug trafficking and killings. “We’re encouraged that this legislation shows … Read more
A new report by the Institute of Marriage and Family Canada highlights “typically ignored” research showing that abortion has negative effects on women and their families. Interconnected: How abortion impacts mothers, families and our society focuses on the various harms that have been revealed by academic studies and meta-analyses. Impacts on mental health, relationships, sexuality … Read more
Social isolation is on the rise in Canada according to a new report by the Institute of Marriage and Family Canada. Growing old alone: The rise of social isolation as Canada ages looks at how shifting demographics are causing social isolation to become more prevalent. There are fewer young adults available to spend time with increasing … Read more
The Institute of Marriage and Family Canada released the first ever analysis of Statistics Canada data examining the link between marriage and income in Canada in The Marriage Gap Between Rich and Poor Canadians: How Canadians are split into haves and have-nots along marriage lines. The data shows there is a dramatic “marriage gap” in … Read more
The Institute of Marriage and Family Canada said it is pleased to hear Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whitby-Oshawa, Ont.) indicate that Canada will return to balanced budgets in 2015. “A balanced budget means the Government can fulfil its promise to allow income splitting for Canadian families along with other measures to lower the tax burden on families,” said Institute of … Read more
New findings released by the Institute of Marriage and Family Canada reveal Québecers are less likely than other Canadians to prefer that a family member care for children under six. This is especially true for Québecers in common-law relationships. The findings raise questions as to why common-law couples are different from married couples in regards … Read more
According to a report released by the Institute of Marriage and Family Canada, Ontario could save between $247 million and $2.1 billion by 2036 by making palliative care more available. The report, "Why Canada needs more palliative care", investigates the need from a cost perspective. More information is available online. Call 613-565-3832 x 7505.
