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.
Research summaries / June 16, 2026
Research Snapshot: Respite Care for Families of Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs
Key findings from a study on sociodemographic and health factors associated with receiving respite services among families in Manitoba
View resourceInfographics and factsheets / June 18, 2026
Fathers in Canada: Older, More Diverse, More Involved
A roundup of stats about dads in Canada in advance of Father’s Day
View resourceReports / October 28, 2025
Families Count: Family Identity
Family Identity is the third section of a larger report that also explores family structure, family work, and family wellbeing.
View resourcePositioned 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.
What 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 diverse communities to support family wellbeing. This allows us to leverage our respective strengths, increase our capacity, and extend our reach.
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