This statistic shows the total number of families in Canada in 2020, distinguished by the number of children. In 2020, about 2.2 million Canadian families had two children.

Families of tax filers; Census families with children by age of children and children by age groups (final T1 Family File; T1FF).

COVID-19 - Government income support and benefits of census family units by census family type and number of children (1, 2, 3, 4)Frequency: OccasionalTable: 11-10-0100-01Release date: 2023-07-12Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration, Census metropolitan area part, Census agglomeration partFootnotes: 1 The data source for this table is the final version of the T1 Family File, created by the Centre for Income and Socio-Economic Well-being Statistics of Statistics Canada. Because they are based on a different methodology, estimates of the number of individuals and census families presented in this table differ from estimates produced by the Centre for Demography. Information on the data source, the historical availability, definitions of the terms used, and the geographies available can be found at https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/en/catalogue/72-212-X" rel="external noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Technical Reference Guide for the Annual Income Estimates for Census Families2 This table should only be used in conjunction with income statistics produced using the T1 Family File. Because the counts available in this table are based on a different methodology, the family and person counts will differ from estimates produced by the Centre for Demography.3 COVID Benefits are benefits provided by the federal and provincial government during the pandemic to support individuals and families in 2020. More information is available from the https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/en/catalogue/72-212-X" rel="external noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Technical Reference Guide for the Annual Income Estimates for Census Families4 Statistics are calculated based on families who received COVID benefits only.5 The Census Standard Geographical Classification (SGC) is used for data dissemination of the census metropolitan areas and the census agglomerations: from 2016 to 2020, SGC 2016; as of 2021, SGC 2021. 6 Census families are comprised of: 1) couples (married or common-law, including same-sex couples) living in the same dwelling with or without children, and 2) single parents (male or female) living with one or more children. Persons who are not matched to a family become persons not in census families. They may be living alone, with a family to whom they are related, with a family to whom they are unrelated or with other persons not in census families.7 A couple family consists of a couple living together (married or common-law, including same-sex couples) living at the same address with or without children.8 A lone-parent family is a family with only one parent, male or female, and with at least one child.9 A person not in census families is an individual who is not part of a census family, couple family or lone-parent family. Persons not in census families may live with their married children or with their children who have children of their own. They may be living with a family to whom they are related or unrelated. They may also be living alone or with other non-family persons.10 Children are tax filers or imputed persons in couple and lone-parent families. Tax filing children do not live with their spouse, have no children of their own and live with their parent(s). Most children are identified from the Canada Child Tax Benefit file, a provincial births file or a previous T1 family file.11 Median is the middle number in a group of numbers. Where a median income, for example, is given as $26,000, it means that exactly half of the incomes reported are greater than or equal to $26,000, and that the other half is less than or equal to the median amount. 12 Total income is income from all sources. As of 2020, COVID-19 - Government income support and benefits are included in income estimates. A detailed definition of what is included in total income is available from the Technical Reference Guide for the Preliminary Estimates from the T1 Family File (T1FF) - opens in a new browser window."

Table Corrections: Date Note On August 11, 2021, a correction was made to the values associated with the total income concept for 2019. Footnotes: 1 The data source for this table is the final version of the T1 Family File, created by the Centre for Income and Socio-Economic Well-being Statistics of Statistics Canada. Because they are based on a different methodology, estimates of the number of individuals and census families presented in this table differ from estimates produced by the Centre for Demography. Information on the data source, the historical availability, definitions of the terms used, and the geographies available can be found at Technical Reference Guide for the Annual Income Estimates for Census Families Individuals and Seniors - opens in a new browser window." 2 Families are comprised of: 1) couples (married or common-law, including same-sex couples) living in the same dwelling with or without children, and 2) single parents (male or female) living with one or more children. Persons who are not matched to a family become persons not in census families. They may be living alone, with a family to whom they are related, with a family to whom they are unrelated or with other persons not in census families. Beginning in 2001, same-sex couples reporting as couples are counted as couple families. 3 A couple family consists of a couple living together (married or common-law, including same-sex couples) living at the same address with or without children. Beginning in 2001, same-sex couples reporting as couples are counted as couple families. 4 A lone-parent family is a family with only one parent, male or female, and with at least one child. 5 This table should only be used in conjunction with income statistics produced using the T1 Family File. Because the counts available in this table are based on a different methodology, the family and person counts will differ from estimates produced by the Centre for Demography. 6 The Census Standard Geographical Classification (SGC) is used for data dissemination of the census metropolitan areas and the census agglomerations: from 1997 to 2001, SGC 1996; from 2002 to 2006, SGC 2001; from 2007 to 2011, SGC 2006; from 2012 to 2015, SGC 2011; as of 2016, SGC 2016. Please note that census agglomerations were introduced in this CANSIM table in 2008. 7 Children are tax filers or imputed persons in couple and lone-parent families. Tax filing children do not live with their spouse, have no children of their own and live with their parent(s). Most children are identified from the Canada Child Tax Benefit file, a provincial births file or a previous T1 family file. 8 Characteristics such as age are as of December 31 of the reference year.

Data on census family structure, number of children, average number of children and age of youngest child for census families with children, Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations, 2021, 2016 and 2011 censuses.

Families of tax filers; Census families by total income, family type and number of children (final T1 Family File; T1FF).

Families of tax filers; Single-earner and dual-earner census families by number of children (final T1 Family File; T1FF).

Number of children in census families, Canada, provinces, territories.

The Families and Households data from the 2021 Federal Census covers household, household size, census family, and marital status. For questions, please contact socialresearch@calgary.ca. Please visit Data about Calgary's population for more information.

Household refers to a person or group of persons who occupy the same dwelling and do not have a usual place of residence elsewhere in Canada or abroad. The dwelling may be either a collective dwelling or a private dwelling. The household may consist of a family group such as a census family, of two or more families sharing a dwelling, of a group of unrelated persons or of a person living alone. Household members who are temporarily absent on reference day are considered part of their usual household.

Household size refers to the number of persons in a private household.

Census family refers to a married couple and the children, if any, of either and/or both spouses; a couple living common law and the children, if any, of either and/or both partners; or a parent of any marital status in a one‑parent family with at least one child living in the same dwelling and that child or those children. All members of a particular census family live in the same dwelling.

Children may be biological or adopted children regardless of their age or marital status as long as they live in the dwelling and do not have their own married spouse, common‑law partner or child living in the dwelling. Grandchildren living with their grandparent(s) but with no parents present also constitute a census family.

One-parent refers to mothers or fathers, with no married spouse or common-law partner present, living in a dwelling with one or more children.

Marital status refers to whether or not a person is living in a common‑law union as well as the legal marital status of those who are not living in a common‑law union. All persons aged less than 15 are considered as never married and not living common law. Possible marital statuses are: Common-law, Divorced, Married, Separated, Single, and Widowed.

This is a one-time load of Statistics Canada federal census data from 2021 applied to the Communities, Wards, and City geographical boundaries current as of 2022 (so they will likely not match the current year's boundaries). Update frequency is every 5 years. Data Steward: Business Unit Community Strategies (Demographics and Evaluation). This dataset is for general public and internal City business groups.

COVID-19 - Government income support and benefits of census family units by census family type and number of children (1, 2, 3, 4)Frequency: OccasionalTable: 11-10-0100-01Release date: 2023-07-12Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration, Census metropolitan area part, Census agglomeration partFootnotes: 1 The data source for this table is the final version of the T1 Family File, created by the Centre for Income and Socio-Economic Well-being Statistics of Statistics Canada. Because they are based on a different methodology, estimates of the number of individuals and census families presented in this table differ from estimates produced by the Centre for Demography. Information on the data source, the historical availability, definitions of the terms used, and the geographies available can be found at https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/en/catalogue/72-212-X" rel="external noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Technical Reference Guide for the Annual Income Estimates for Census Families2 This table should only be used in conjunction with income statistics produced using the T1 Family File. Because the counts available in this table are based on a different methodology, the family and person counts will differ from estimates produced by the Centre for Demography.3 COVID Benefits are benefits provided by the federal and provincial government during the pandemic to support individuals and families in 2020. More information is available from the https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/en/catalogue/72-212-X" rel="external noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Technical Reference Guide for the Annual Income Estimates for Census Families4 Statistics are calculated based on families who received COVID benefits only.5 The Census Standard Geographical Classification (SGC) is used for data dissemination of the census metropolitan areas and the census agglomerations: from 2016 to 2020, SGC 2016; as of 2021, SGC 2021. 6 Census families are comprised of: 1) couples (married or common-law, including same-sex couples) living in the same dwelling with or without children, and 2) single parents (male or female) living with one or more children. Persons who are not matched to a family become persons not in census families. They may be living alone, with a family to whom they are related, with a family to whom they are unrelated or with other persons not in census families.7 A couple family consists of a couple living together (married or common-law, including same-sex couples) living at the same address with or without children.8 A lone-parent family is a family with only one parent, male or female, and with at least one child.9 A person not in census families is an individual who is not part of a census family, couple family or lone-parent family. Persons not in census families may live with their married children or with their children who have children of their own. They may be living with a family to whom they are related or unrelated. They may also be living alone or with other non-family persons.10 Children are tax filers or imputed persons in couple and lone-parent families. Tax filing children do not live with their spouse, have no children of their own and live with their parent(s). Most children are identified from the Canada Child Tax Benefit file, a provincial births file or a previous T1 family file.11 Median is the middle number in a group of numbers. Where a median income, for example, is given as $26,000, it means that exactly half of the incomes reported are greater than or equal to $26,000, and that the other half is less than or equal to the median amount. 12 Total income is income from all sources. As of 2020, COVID-19 - Government income support and benefits are included in income estimates. A detailed definition of what is included in total income is available from the Technical Reference Guide for the Preliminary Estimates from the T1 Family File (T1FF) - opens in a new browser window."

This statistic shows the average size of families with children in Canada from 2000 to 2020. Since 2000, the average size of families with children in Canada has remained the same at 3.5 people per family.

This Alberta Official Statistic compares the family size of Canadian Census families in all provinces and territories for the 2011 Census year. A census family refers to a married couple (with or without children of either and/or both spouses), a common-law couple (with or without children of either and/or both partners) or a lone parent of any marital status, with at least one child. A couple may be of opposite sex or same sex. A couple family with children may be further classified as either an intact family in which all children are the biological and/or adopted children of both married spouses or of both common-law partners or a stepfamily with at least one biological or adopted child of only one married spouse or common-law partner and whose birth or adoption preceded the current relationship. Stepfamilies, in turn may be classified as simple or complex. A simple stepfamily is a couple family in which all children are biological or adopted children of one, and only one, married spouse or common-law partner whose birth or adoption preceded the current relationship. A complex stepfamily is a couple family which contains at least one biological or adopted child whose birth or adoption preceded the current relationship.

The National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth (NLSCY) is a long-term survey designed to measure child development and well-being. The first cycle of the survey was conducted by Statistics Canada in 1994-1995 on behalf of Human Resources Development Canada. The survey looked at households containing children 0 to 11 years of age. It will follow these children over time, collecting information on the children and their families, education, health, development, behaviour, friends, activities, etc. The data collected has been released in two cycles of the NLSCY. The amount of information collected was so extensive a decision was made to have two releases rather than waiting for all of the data to be processed. Release 1 contains information on medical/biological childbirth information, motor and social development, parenting, child care, behaviour, etc.. Release 2 contains information on health, activities, literacy, family and custody history, parent health, neighbourhood safety, puberty, drinking and drugs. A complete list of the sections included in the first and second release can be found in the General Contents files.

Date created: July 12, 2022Update frequency: Not applicable. This was a one-time survey. Accuracy: This was a voluntary survey. Survey respondents self-selected into demographic categories. The results do not reflect a representative sample of Ottawa’s residents. For some questions, there was an “Unsure” option that respondents could select. As such, the sum of “Yes” and “No” responses may be less than the total number respondents who provided an answer to the question.Attributes: DemographicsWhat age category do you belong to? Age 18-29: Respondents who indicated that their age was between 18 - 29 years at the time of the survey.Age 30-39: Respondents who indicated that their age was between 30 - 39 years at the time of the survey.Age 40-49: Respondents who indicated that their age was between 40 - 49 years at the time of the survey.Age 50-64: Respondents who indicated that their age was between 50 - 59 years at the time of the survey.Age 65+: Respondents who indicated that their age was between 65 years or older at the time of the survey. Which language(s) do you speak at home? Check all that apply. Language En: Respondents who indicated they speak English at home.Language: Fr: Respondents who indicated they speak French at home.Language Both: Respondents who indicated they speak both English and French at home. Where were you born? Birthplace Canada: Respondents who indicated they were born in Canada.Birthplace Outside Canada: Respondents who indicated they were born outside of Canada and became a resident of Canada at any point in the past. What is your gender identity? The City of Ottawa recognizes that people may identify along the gender continuum. You may check all that apply.Gender Woman: Respondents who indicated that they identify as a woman.Gender Man: Respondents who indicated that they identify as a man.Gender Non-binary: Respondents who indicated that they identify as non-binary. Do you identify as a person with a disability? Disability Yes: Respondents who indicated that they identify as someone who has any type of disability.Disability No: Respondents who indicated that they do not identify as having any type of disability. Which of the following describes your household? Check all that apply Household Nuclear family: Respondents who identified their household as a "nuclear family", consisting of parents with their biological, adopted, and/or step children.Household Couple without children: Respondents who identified their household as a "couple without children".Household Single person: Respondents who identified their household as a "single person".Household Empty nesters: Respondents who identified their household as "emptynesters", meaning their children have grown up and now live elsewhere.Household Parents with adult children (age 18+) living in their home: Respondents who identified their household as "parents with adult children (18+) living in their home.Household One parent family: Respondents who identified their household as "one parent family".Household Multigenerational: Respondents who identified their household as "multigenerational", consisting of grandparents living with their children and grandchildren.Household Blended family: Respondents who identified their household as a "blended family", consisting of parents living with their children from previous relationships.Household Roommates: Respondents who identified their household as "roommates". Do you identify with one or more of the terms represented by or related to the 2SLGBTQQIA+ (Twospirited, Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Trans, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual) acronym?2SLGBTQQIA+ Yes: Respondents who indicated that they identify with any part of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ acronym.2SLGBTQQIA+ No: Respondents who indicated that they do not identify with any part of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ acronym. Do you have children age 18 and under in your household? What are their age(s)?Children No: Respondents who indicated that they do not have children under 18 years old in their household.Children 0-5:Respondents who indicated that they have at least one child between the ages of 0 and 5 in their household.Children 6-12:Respondents who indicated that they have at least one child between the ages of 6 and 12 in their household.Children 12-17:Respondents who indicated that they have at least one child between the ages of 13 and 17 in their household.FieldsResponses The number of respondents in each demographic category. How have your recreational and cultural activities changed since March 2020?Actvities_Responses: The number of respondents in each demographic category who responded to any part of the questions about how their activity participation changed during the COVID-19 pandemic.Activities_Virtual_More: The number of respondents in each demographic category who indicated that they have been participating in virtual activities more often.Activities_Virtual_Same: The number of respondents in each demographic category who indicated that they have been participating in virtual activities about the same as before.Activities_Virtual_Less: The number of respondents in each demographic category who indicated that they have been participating in virtual activities less often.Activities_Outdoor_More: The number of respondents in each demographic category who indicated that they have been participating in outdoor activities more often.Activities_Outdoor_Same: The number of respondents in each demographic category who indicated that they have been participating in outdoor activities about the same as before.Activities_Outdoor_Less: The number of respondents in each demographic category who indicated that they have been participating in outdoor activities less often.Activities_Individual_More: The number of respondents in each demographic category who indicated that they have been participating in individual activities more often.Activities_Individual_Same: The number of respondents in each demographic category who indicated that they have been participating in individual activities about the same as before.Activities_Individual_Less: The number of respondents in each demographic category who indicated that they have been participating in individual activities less often.Activities_SmallGroup_More: The number of respondents in each demographic category who indicated that they have been participating in small group activities more often.Activities_SmallGroup_Same: The number of respondents in each demographic category who indicated that they have been participating in small group activities about the same as before.Activities_SmallGroup_Less: The number of respondents in each demographic category who indicated that they have been participating in small group activities less often. Since March 2020, have you discovered new activities that you are enjoying participating in (e.g. virtual fitness classes, baking, crafts, hiking, leisure activities, etc.)?New_Activities_Responses: The number of respondents in each demographic category who responded to the question about discovering new activities during the COVID-19 pandemic.New_Activities_Yes: The number of respondents in each demographic category who indicated that they have discovered new activities.New_Activities_No: The number of respondents in each demographic category who indicated that they have not discover new activities. Have you participated in any City of Ottawa recreation, fitness or cultural programs since March 2020? If yes, What City of Ottawa recreation, fitness and cultural programs have you participated in or attended since March 2020? (Please check all that apply)City_Prog_Responses: The number of respondents in each demographic category who responded to any part of the questions about participating in City of Ottawa recreation, fitness, or cultural programs since March 2020.City_Prog_Yes: The number of respondents in each demographic category who indicated that they have participated in City recreation, fitness, or cultural programs since March 2020.City_Prog_No: The number of respondents in each demographic category who indicated that they have not participated in City recreation, fitness, or cultural programs since March 2020.City_Prog_Virtual: The number of respondents in each demographic category who indicated that they have participated in City virtual recreation, fitness, or cultural programs since March 2020.City_Prog_Registered: The number of respondents in each demographic category who indicated that they have participated in City registered recreation, fitness, or cultural programs since March 2020.City_Prog_Membership: The number of respondents in each demographic category who indicated that they have participated in City membership recreation, fitness, or cultural programs since March 2020.City_Prog_Drop-In: The number of respondents in each demographic category who indicated that they have participated in City drop-in recreation, fitness, or cultural programs since March 2020.City_Prog_Fitness: The number of respondents in each demographic category who indicated that they have participated in City fitness programs since March 2020.City_Prog_Swim: The number of respondents in each demographic category who indicated that they have participated in City swim programs since March 2020.City_Prog_MuseumGallery: The number of respondents in each demographic category who indicated that they have participated in City museum or gallery exhibitions or programs since March 2020.City_Prog_Indoor: The number of respondents in each demographic category who indicated that they have participated in City indoor recreation, fitness, or cultural programs since March 2020.City_Prog_Outdoor: The number of respondents in each demographic category who indicated that they have participated in City outdoor recreation, fitness, or cultural programs since March 2020. Would you like to continue using an online pre-booking system?OnlineBooking_Responses: The number of respondents in each

This statistic shows the average number of people per family in Canada in 2021, distinguished by province. In 2021, Nunavut was ranked first with the average family size of 3.8 people. The average number of people per family in Canada was 2.9 in 2021. The average family size dropped from 3 to 2.9 after 2003 and has remained stable since.

Since 1981, common-law unions have been steadily increasing. This is particularly true in the province of Quebec. In 1981, 8% of Quebec couples lived common-law, compared to 25% in 1996. The rest of Canada has also seen a marked, but lower, increase from 6% in 1981 to 10% in 1996. Between 1991 and 1996 the number of common-law couples with children at home increased by 47%. This rate of increase was three times as high as for common-law couple families without children. As of 1996, there were 434 950 common-law couples with at least one child living at home.

This publication consists of two volumes. This particular asset is volume two of two. It was produced by the Federal/Provincial/Territorial Family Law Committee and the Federal/Provincial/Territorial Task Force on the Implementation of Child Support Reforms. The publication addresses the guidelines that exist across Canada concerning child support and its administration. The publications were created in reaction to changes in family law and the structure of Canadian families. These changes can impact child support arrangements.The publication also speaks to the similarities and differences in child support guidelines by province or territory. The objectives of the Federal Child Support Guidelines are: 1. to establish a fair standard of support for children that ensures that they continue to benefit from the financial means of both spouses after separation; 2. to reduce conflict and tension between spouses by making the calculation of child support orders more objective; 3. to improve the efficiency of the legal process by giving courts and spouses guidance in setting the levels of child support orders and encouraging settlement; and 4. to ensure consistent treatment of spouses and children who are in similar circumstances.

The Ministry of Education (MEQ) annually calculates two deprivation indices for the 69 school service centers and linguistic school boards: • the Socio-economic Environment Index (IMSE), which consists of the proportion of families with children whose mothers do not have a diploma, certificate or degree (which represents two thirds of the weight of the index) and the proportion of households whose parents were not employed during the week of reference of the Canadian census (which represents a third of the weight of the index). • The Low Income Threshold Index (LFS) corresponds to the proportion of families with children whose income is close to or below the low income threshold. The low-income cut-off is defined as the income level at which families are estimated to spend 20% more than the overall average on food, housing, and clothing. It provides information that is used to estimate the proportion of families whose incomes can be considered low, taking into account the size of the family and the environment of residence (rural region, small urban area, large agglomeration, etc.). For the 2023-2024 school year, the socio-economic data used are extracted from the 2016 Canadian census and relate to the situation of Quebec families with at least one child aged 0 to 18. Depending on their geographical position, these families are grouped together in one of the 3,680 settlement units established by the Ministry. The annual school indices are grouped in decimal rank in order to locate the relative position of the school among all public schools, for primary and secondary education. Note that schools may include more than one school building, that no index is calculated for school boards with special status (Cree, Kativik Ilisarniliriniq and Littoral) and that only schools with 30 students or more are selected (without an MEQ-MSSS agreement). For the school year 2023-2024, 695 primary schools and 197 secondary schools are considered disadvantaged (decile ranks 8, 9 or 10) according to the IMSE index. These schools have 15,7109 and 113,781 students respectively, representing 30% of the public network for each of these two levels of education.**This third party metadata element was translated using an automated translation tool (Amazon Translate).**

This statistic depicts the total number of dual-earner couple families in Canada in 2020, distinguished by the number of children. In 2020, about 1.4 million Canadian dual-earner families had two children.

This publication consists of two volumes. This particular asset is volume two of two. It was produced by the Federal/Provincial/Territorial Family Law Committee and the Federal/Provincial/Territorial Task Force on the Implementation of Child Support Reforms. The publication addresses the guidelines that exist across Canada concerning child support and its administration. The publications were created in reaction to changes in family law and the structure of Canadian families. These changes can impact child support arrangements.The publication also speaks to the similarities and differences in child support guidelines by province or territory. The objectives of the Federal Child Support Guidelines are: 1. to establish a fair standard of support for children that ensures that they continue to benefit from the financial means of both spouses after separation; to reduce conflict and tension between spouses by making the calculation of child support orders more objective; to improve the efficiency of the legal process by giving courts and spouses guidance in setting the levels of child support orders and encouraging settlement; and to ensure consistent treatment of spouses and children who are in similar circumstances. Datasets available for download