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Employed caregivers who provide 11-20 hours/week of care were twice as likely to have poor work-life balance and 1.7 times more likely to reduce paid work hours compared with those providing less than 10 hours/week. #NationalCaregiverDay bit.ly/3zxcKp6
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"To listen to children means recognizing that they have something to say. It means acknowledging their expressive capacity." -Dr. Stefania Maggi Read our blog on What Does it Mean to Listen to Children? View the blog: ow.ly/qt6b50NL8b9
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To learn more about Gender, Affordable Housing, and the “Poverty Gap” in Canada, read our Research Snapshot: vanierinstitute.ca/research-…

Research Snapshot: Gender, Affordable Housing, and the “Poverty Gap” in Canada - The Vanier...

The Vanier Institute of the Family is a national, independent, think tankdedicated to understanding families and family life in Canada.

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Statistics Canada
@StatCan_eng11 Apr 2023
In 2021, approximately 842,000 (3%) people aged 15 years and older lived in subsidized housing in Canada, with women (3%) being more likely than men (2%) to live in this type of housing. • Article ➡️ www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/dail…. • Infographic ➡️ www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/….
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New Report: What can Canada learn from other countries about helping older adults Age in the Right Place? Today we launch Caring for an Ageing Australia, the first in a series of reports examining how major countries are supporting their ageing populations niageing.ca/australia
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Heads up! If you haven't registered for this yet, THIS FRIDAY (April 14) at 1PM ET is the 4th #webinar in our community based research series!
CSA Student Concerns Subcommittee@csa_students20 Mar 2023
Get excited everybody! Our #webinar on Community-Based Research: At the Intersections of #Queerness and #Disability with Dr. Zack Marshall is booked (When: April 14th, 1pm EST) and you (yes you!) can now register online🎉 For more info & to register: csa-scs.ca/files/webapps/csa…
Promotional graphic for the 4th installment in the CSA's community-based research webinar series titled "Community-based research: At the intersections of queerness and (dis)ability" with guest speaker Dr. Zack Marshall from the University of Calgary. The graphic also contains the same link as seen in the accompanying tweet and a headshot of Dr. Marshall (a pale man with thin glasses, short cropped dirty blonde hair, and a red-orange beard & mustache).

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Grateful to the #CBC and Matt Galloway (@mattgallowaycbc) for the chance to discuss childcare today. $10/day is the first, but far from the last step, to ensure we build a quality early learning & childcare system that works for Canada. cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-6…
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Why is my sibling with a disability living under the poverty line? Learn how systemic barriers prevent people with disabilities from getting out of poverty and what you can do to strengthen their long-term financial security. #SiblingsDay #Caregiving ow.ly/VHWL50NAkk1
A blue graphic with an illustration of four people interacting with a bar graph. Arrows pointing upward indicate growth. Text: Savvy Siblings: Strengthening Strengthening the Financial Security of Your Sibling with a Disability.

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This #SiblingsDay, we are feeling grateful for the wonderful work Siblings Canada is doing to support adult sibling caregivers across Canada: ow.ly/H4Ol50NA0VO Happy #SiblingsDay to all the caring, supportive siblings out there! #ItsASiblingThing
Cream background with a young girl with Down syndrome seated next to her sister while they play the ukulele. With text: Happy Siblings Day! April 10, 2023

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Despite easing COVID-19 restrictions, 1 in 4 #caregivers feel their caregiving responsibilities have become more difficult. Find out why in our Spotlight on Ontario’s Caregivers report:ow.ly/mGL650NEG6u
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Statistics Canada
@StatCan_eng6 Apr 2023
Our new study looks at socioeconomic factors among First Nations children living off-reserve and #Métis and #Inuit children that are associated with high school completion or higher education. Read it here: www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/dail…. #DiversityData
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Statistics Canada
@StatCan_eng1 Apr 2023
In 2022, 45,366 businesses across #Canada reported providing child care services to children aged 0 to 12. To learn more: www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/dail….
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Statistics Canada
@StatCan_eng4 Apr 2023
Using data from the 2018 Canadian Housing Survey, our new study looks at the #housing experiences and the health and well-being among First Nations people living off reserve, Métis and Inuit. To read it: www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/dail….
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Statistics Canada
@StatCan_eng4 Apr 2023
New data on the diversity of corporate boards and senior management in Canada shows that 0.6% of #women executives had a disability in 2019, compared with 0.8% in 2016. Check out our new article to learn more: www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/dail…. #DiversityData
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Our Research Snapshots provide further insights on caregiving: 1. Urban Indigenous Perspectives on Juggling Paid Work and Unpaid Care for Elders bit.ly/437PImk 2. Migrant Families’ Perspectives on Caregiving and Community Support in Canada bit.ly/3ZWeGlX

Research Snapshot: Urban Indigenous Perspectives on Juggling Paid Work and Unpaid Care for Elders -...

The Vanier Institute of the Family is a national, independent, think tankdedicated to understanding families and family life in Canada.

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The Vanier Institute retweeted
Carers Canada@CarersCanada4 Apr 2023
Our already strained health care system cannot function without caregivers. For individuals receiving home care across the country, caregivers are responsible for providing 70-75% of that care. #NationalCaregiverDay
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New research @UAlberta shows that Canadians caring for someone with cancer were 2.5 times more likely to reduce their paid work hours. @AGEWELL_NCE @CaregiversAb @CdnCaregiving #CaregiverAware #HelpCaregiversTHRIVE #NationalCaregiverDay bit.ly/3zzSlQ1
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There are over 8 million people across Canada providing care to someone in their lives. We see your commitment. We know your struggles. We celebrate you today and are working towards a better future every day. canadiancaregiving.org/ #NationalCaregiverDay
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The nature of caregiving, especially hours provided, predicts employed caregivers at higher risk of poor work-life balance and job insecurity according to new research. bit.ly/3zzSlQ1 @UAlberta @AGEWELL_NCE @CaregiversAB @VanierInstitute #NationalCaregiverDay
Text based infographic showing how the nature of caregiving predicts at-risk employed caregivers

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The Vanier Institute retweeted
Statistics Canada
@StatCan_eng3 Apr 2023
In 2022, just over half of women aged 15 and older (52%) provided paid or unpaid care to children and care-dependent adults in the previous 12 months. To learn more: www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/….
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The Vanier Institute retweeted
FamilyCaregivers@FamilyCarersAB1 Apr 2023
Research from Economist Dr. Janet Fast @UAlberta shows the annual economic value of family care work is $97.1 billion per year. #FamilyCaregivers #NationalCaregiverDay bit.ly/3yCh735
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