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		Canada's fertility rate has hit a record low. What's behind the drop? (globalnews.ca)
		4 points by pseudolus on Sept 25, 2024 \| hide \| past \| favorite \| 1 comment

toomuchtodo on Sept 25, 2024 [–]

Housing prices, stagnant wages, and lack of available childcare. Some folks just don’t want kids of course too.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/commentary/article-...

https://www.thestar.com/business/hourly-wages-have-been-fair...

https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/231205/dq231...

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