Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we dive into the ideas and policies shaping Canada’s future!
In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of the Domestic Policy Program at the Macdonald Laurier Institute, sits down with Cardus’ Senior Fellow Andrea Mrozek and Program Director Peter Jon Mitchell to discuss the trends and social effects surrounding marriage and family formation in Canada – Mrozek and Mitchell provide a comprehensive overview of the declining marriage rates and their implications, from poor economic and social well-being to the challenges young adults face in starting families.
Both reflect on the importance of marriage as an institution, highlighting its contributions to social stability, economic prosperity, and positive outcomes for children.
The guests also explore cultural and policy factors influencing marriage, from individualism to the impact of feminism and propose ways for governments to promote marriage, such as removing policy disincentives and fostering positive portrayals in media and culture.
