Birth Rate
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As Canada’s fertility rate tanks, is it time to reform parental leave?More than half of potential Canadian parents say they have delayed having children longer than they would like. Many blame the cost of living, but the issues are complex.CanadaOct 12
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IVF, fertility help costs are rising. For many that means ‘reconsidering’Fertility treatment costs are rising as Canadians are having the fewest babies ever. A Global News analysis found one fertility treatment costs $3,000 more than four years ago.HealthMar 2
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Canada’s fertility rate has hit its lowest level in recorded historyThe Canadian fertility rate has hit its lowest level since Statistics Canada began collecting data more than a century ago.CanadaJan 31
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B.C. birthrates dropping amid high cost of living and childcare challengesThere were 41,833 babies born in B.C. last year, one of the lowest rates in more than 15 years. A reason why is the rising cost of living and the lack of housing in B.C.HealthSep 27, 2023
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Chinese colleges extend spring break, urging students to ‘fall in love’Nine colleges in China announced an extended week-long break with the theme of enjoying flowers and falling in love.TrendingMar 31, 2023
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Pandemic baby bump in the OkanaganAccording to Interior Health, last year there were 6,136 newborns in its hospitals, a nine per cent increase of 489 births from 2020.HealthMar 22, 2022
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The number of births in Canada has fallen to a 15-year low amid COVID-19 pandemicAn expert said the declining birth rate can also be pinned to financial and societal changes being felt among younger Canadians compared to previous generations.CanadaOct 2, 2021
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Male birth control study halted due to ‘mood swings’ in participantsThe male birth control method had showed a stunning 96 per cent success rate.HealthOct 31, 2016
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Quebec birthrate falls for sixth straight yearThe province's statistics bureau said the 2015 rate was 1.6 children per woman, down one per cent from 2014.CanadaMay 8, 2016
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Germany’s highest court nixes federal funding for stay-at-home parentsGermany's highest court has ruled that government funding for stay-at-home parents breaches the country's federal rules.WorldJul 21, 2015
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