Dr. Kerr provides background on low fertility rate stats

A new Statistics Canada report that shows that the Canadian fertility rate has hit its lowest level since data began being collected more than a century ago. Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, contributed his expertise in demographics to several news outlets. Dr. Kerr says that the COVID-19 pandemic and economic uncertainty may be behind the reason for Canada's low birth rates. He adds that Canada has relied on immigration in maintaining population growth.

Dr. Kerr has been quoted in the following media stories.

CBC Afternoon Drive: Fertility rate at record low, but high birth numbers still recorded in London

CP24: Analysis: Canada's fertility rate hit all-time low

CTV National News with Omar Sachedina (at approximately the 15 minute mark)

CTV News Winnipeg: Winnipeg at Six for Wednesday, January 31, 2024 (at approximately the 12 minute mark)

Global News: Canada's fertility rate has hit its lowest level in recorded history

Global News Connect With Sarah Crosbie: How will Canada's low fertility rate affect your family?

Global News Toronto Today with Greg Brady

Global News: Canada's birth rate hits all time low

The Big Story Podcast: Canada's fertility rate is at an all-time low. What should we do about it?