1. The Present Canadian Family: A Snapshot

2. Opinions “The family” is becoming outdated. The needs of Canadians are changing, and these needs can be satisfied by other, “better” ways. For young and old, the family is STILL the best way of meeting needs for people.

3. Facts About 80% of Canadians live in families

4. Why do 20% live alone? What do you think? Are there good reasons to live by yourself, away from any family? What are the positives / negatives?

5. What do you see?

6. More Family Law 1985 - Divorce Law Changed “no fault” divorce was now okay before, one spouse must show that the other did something wrong (cheating, abuse, divorce “by choice” was now possible one year of separation needed

7. More Facts Marriage rates are declining (going down) Divorce rates grew until 1987, then declined slowly until now Rates of common-law couples increasing

8. Standard of Living the average or “normal” amount of money a person / family spends to meet their needs average Canadian family requires 70 hours of work per week to support their needs