Family Life in Canada

Flashcards covering important vocabulary and definitions pertaining to family life and demographic trends in Canada.

continuity and change

A concept referring to the ongoing presence and transformation of family life within a changing social, cultural, economic, and technological environment.

Census Family

Defined as a married couple and their children, common-law couples with children, or lone parents with at least one child living in the same dwelling.

Declining Fertility Rate

A decrease in the average number of children born to a woman over her lifetime.

Common-Law Union

A relationship where a couple lives together as partners without being legally married.

Total Fertility Rate (TFR)

The average number of births per woman over her lifetime, which was 1.47 in Canada in 2019.

Aging Population

A demographic trend characterized by an increasing proportion of individuals aged 65 and older within the population.

Conjugal Status Over the Life Course

The marital status of individuals within different age brackets, highlighting trends in marriage and relationships.

Divorce Rate

The percentage of marriages that are expected to end in divorce before the 50th year of marriage.

Common Law Relationships

Relationships where couples live together without being married, which have increased from 6.3% in 1981 to 21.3% in 2016.

Census Data

Statistical data collected by the government to assess various demographic factors, including family structures and living arrangements in Canada.