Why Aren’t Canadians Having Children? | Peter Jon Mitchell Interview

Canada's fertility rate has fallen to historic lows, but many Canadians say they would like to have more children. Peter Jon Mitchell of Cardus joins BCN to discuss the financial, cultural and social factors behind declining birth rates, what it means for Canada's future, and why family formation is becoming more difficult for many young adults. Aired on: June 4, 2026 SHARE YOUR STORIES WITH US: [email protected] Watch Bridge City News WEEKNIGHTS 5:00PM MT, WEEKENDS at 5:00PM MT. Please keep the comments respectful. Any comments that are abusive and/or contain profanity will be deleted. For more information and to watch all exclusive videos and interviews, go to​ ​https://bridgecitynews.ca/    FOLLOW BRIDGE CITY NEWS YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOfg​...  X: https://x.com/BridgeCityNews Through daily newscasts and online content, Bridge City News shares a grass-roots perspective of current affairs to serve our audience in Lethbridge, Southern Alberta, and beyond. Our vision is to inspire viewers to make a difference in the world and to rid them of apathy. We want to tell compelling stories and give influencers a platform to speak into the lives of fellow Canadians. #bridgecitynews #canadiannews #canada #Alberta #news