From lifestyle changes to concerns of global warming, why some Canadians are choosing to delay starting a family. Some Canadians feel stuck between a rock and a hard place when considering starting a family, while others are concerned about what their child's future could look like.
"Why would I have a child knowing that I will probably end up relying on government help, child tax credits, etc. We are forced to pay $2,500 a month for rent but aren't given the opportunity to own but yet can have children freely and get on welfare for the ultimate discounts and programs," Ruhl said.
"And then a couple of years ago, when we're looking at just the reality of the way life is, it's like, oh, this might not happen for me and actually, in all probability, is not going to happen for me," she said. "Especially considering I would have to sacrifice my career, not entirely, but sacrifices would have to be made in terms of my career."
"There are plenty of things that are already happening and will continue to get worse over time, such as more extreme weather events, scarcity of resources, and decrease in air quality. I don't feel good about bringing new life into a world when their quality of life in the future is so uncertain," Dowhaniuk told CTV News in a phone interview., with 2023 being named the hottest to date at 1.48 C above pre-industrial times .
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