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Canada's fertility rate remains at all-time low
Data from statistics Canada shows that the nation's fertility rate remains at an all-time low, with 2025's birth rate of just 1.26 births per woman remaining unchanged since 2024.
A report shows that Canada's birth rate in 2025 was 1.26 births per woman, identical to the all-time low recorded in 2024.
The average age of mothers at the time of childbirth rose to 31.9 years old.
The Yukon territory had the lowest rate in Canada, with just 1.02 births per woman.
Statistics Canada released data on September 23, showing that the country continues to have one of the world's lowest fertility rates, with just 1.26 births per woman. A birth rate of 2.1 is generally considered to be the replacement rate.
Additionally, the average age of mothers at the time of childbirth has risen to a high of 31.9 years of age. In 1976, that age was 26.7.
Though British Columbia led the nation in lowest birth rates from 2013-2024, that position was claimed by the Yukon in 2025, where the rate was just 1.02.
Demographers attribute falling population rates globally to many reasons, including economic difficulties and couples choosing to delay having children.
McMaster University professor Dr. Bruce Newbold spoke to Your Morning Vancouver about the low fertility rates, noting that the high cost of living and a desire to have everything "ready" in terms of housing, career, and finances are reasons why many couples opt not to have children.
"Couples will look at how much income they're making, how much they have to spend on housing, and then they start to do some calculations. Ok, how much does it cost to have children? To clothe them, to feed them, to put them through school all the way through university? And they start looking at the numbers and say, 'That's just too much,'" he explained.
Canada is far from alone in dealing with this issue. Countless other countries have demonstrated similar low birth rates, including Japan, Jamaica, Singapore, France, Poland, Taiwan, and the United States.
Despite low fertility rates, women are still encouraged to abort their preborn children if they feel inclined to do so, while elderly and vulnerable populations are pressured into euthanasia — especially in Canada, which boasts some of the highest euthanasia rates in the world.
With such a pervasive disregard for the sanctity of life, it's not surprising that many people fail to see the value and beauty in having and raising children.
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·Canada's fertility rate remains at all-time low
Data from statistics Canada shows that the nation's fertility rate remains at an all-time low, with 2025's birth rate of just 1.26 births per woman remaining unchanged since 2024.
A report shows that Canada's birth rate in 2025 was 1.26 births per woman, identical to the all-time low recorded in 2024.
The average age of mothers at the time of childbirth rose to 31.9 years old.
The Yukon territory had the lowest rate in Canada, with just 1.02 births per woman.
Statistics Canada released data on September 23, showing that the country continues to have one of the world's lowest fertility rates, with just 1.26 births per woman. A birth rate of 2.1 is generally considered to be the replacement rate.
Additionally, the average age of mothers at the time of childbirth has risen to a high of 31.9 years of age. In 1976, that age was 26.7.
Though British Columbia led the nation in lowest birth rates from 2013-2024, that position was claimed by the Yukon in 2025, where the rate was just 1.02.
Demographers attribute falling population rates globally to many reasons, including economic difficulties and couples choosing to delay having children.
McMaster University professor Dr. Bruce Newbold spoke to Your Morning Vancouver about the low fertility rates, noting that the high cost of living and a desire to have everything "ready" in terms of housing, career, and finances are reasons why many couples opt not to have children.
"Couples will look at how much income they're making, how much they have to spend on housing, and then they start to do some calculations. Ok, how much does it cost to have children? To clothe them, to feed them, to put them through school all the way through university? And they start looking at the numbers and say, 'That's just too much,'" he explained.
Canada is far from alone in dealing with this issue. Countless other countries have demonstrated similar low birth rates, including Japan, Jamaica, Singapore, France, Poland, Taiwan, and the United States.
Despite low fertility rates, women are still encouraged to abort their preborn children if they feel inclined to do so, while elderly and vulnerable populations are pressured into euthanasia — especially in Canada, which boasts some of the highest euthanasia rates in the world.
With such a pervasive disregard for the sanctity of life, it's not surprising that many people fail to see the value and beauty in having and raising children.
Live Action News is pro-life news and commentary from a pro-life perspective.
Our work is possible because of our donors. Please consider giving to further our work of changing hearts and minds on issues of life and human dignity.
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