Celebrating
diversity.
Advancing family
wellbeing.
The Vanier Institute of the Family is a national, independent think tank committed to enhancing family wellbeing by making information about families accessible and actionable.
Positioned at the centre of networks of researchers, educators, policymakers, and organizations with an interest in families, we share evidence and strengthen the understanding of families in Canada, in all their diversities, to support evidence-based decisions that promote family wellbeing.
Reports / April 30, 2024
Families Count 2024: Family Structure
Family Structure is the first section of a larger report that will also explore family work, family identity, and family wellbeing.
View resourceResearch summaries / March 26, 2024
Research Snapshot: Inuit Mothers’ Visions for Child and Family Wellness in Nunavut, Canada
Summary of a study on how the child welfare system is perceived by Inuit mothers
View resourceResearch summaries / March 14, 2024
Research Snapshot: Policy Change Impacts on Food Insecurity in Northern Canada
Summary of a study on the impact of the transition from the Food Mail Program to Nutrition North Canada on both Indigenous and non-Indigenous families
View resourceWhat we do
Share research
insights
We mobilize credible and accurate information about families in Canada
Collaborate and
partner
We work with diverse organizations and people to support family wellbeing
Build family science capacity
We invest in building skills and experience among family scholars
Resources and tools
Resource centre
A searchable library of publications and resources about families and family wellbeing in Canada
Family Diversities and Wellbeing Framework
An analytical tool for understanding family diversities and family wellbeing
Families Count 2024
A new Vanier Institute publication of statistics and analyses related to families and family life in Canada
Definition of family
An inclusive, widely cited definition of family developed by the Vanier Institute
Collaborations and Partnerships
Collaboration and partnership are central to our approach. We engage and work with organizations and people from academia, the charitable sector, government, labour, and divers communities to support family wellbeing. This allows us to leverage our respective strengths, increase our capacity, and extend our reach.
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Monthly updates about Vanier Institute publications, projects, and research
